Weatherization
The Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation’s largest residential energy efficiency program, designed to improve efficiency, household safety, and to educate the public. Trained inspectors and crews with state-of-the-art equipment aim to reduce the cost of energy for low-income families and children, the elderly and the disabled.
The goal of the Weatherization Program is to keep Kentuckians warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and safe all year long. This is done through education, testing and evaluation, repairs, insulation, etc.
The program does not rehabilitate homes, just replace doors and windows, or perform major home repairs such as roofs, floors, plumbing or electrical systems. It also does not include home additions, paint, carpet or lead-based paint and asbestos abatements.
The Weatherization Program can:
- Repair or replace heating equipment
- Insulate ceilings, walls, floors, water heaters and duct work for heating systems
- Weatherstrip doors and windows
- Check for carbon monoxide leaks and other health and safety issues
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Who’s Eligible?
Applications are accepted for the Weatherization Program at any DBCAA office location in Clay, Jackson, Laurel and Rockcastle Counties. Homeowners or renters can apply. Federal income guidelines must be met. Please contact your local DBCAA office in the county in which you live for appointments and income guidelines.
How to Apply
Visit a DBCAA office and bring these items:
- Previous month’s income for all household members
- Deed (for house) or Title (for mobile home)
- 12 month history on electric and natural gas bill (can be obtained from utility companies)
For more information, please contact:
Marthanna Dobson
(606) 598-5127
Marthanna.Dobson@danielboonecaa.org
Funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program is provided by Kentucky Housing Corporation and Community Action Kentucky.
Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc. is soliciting applications for licensed, insured contractors to perform Energy System repairs or replacements for its Weatherization Program. An orientation meeting or call will be held for all interested contractors. Please contact Rodney Wagers at 598-5127 for details and specific program requirements.
Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc., in accordance with applicable Federal and State law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, retaliation, citizenship, sexual orientation, familial status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This nondiscrimination policy covers services provided to the general public and to the employment practices of Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc.
This project is funded, in part, under a contract with Community Action Kentucky and Kentucky Housing Corporation, with funds allocated by Kentucky Housing Corporation through the U.S. Department of Energy and the Department for Health and Human Services.