Weatherization Assistance Program - BI-CAP - Cass County
Weatherization Assistance Program
DESCRIPTION: Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home. Services may include: * Addition of attic or wall insulation * Reduction of air leakage * Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters * Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home MORE INFORMATION Conservation Improvement Programs are designed to help income qualified customers save money on their energy bills and may include: * Pre-inspection * Installation of bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans * Air sealing * Furnace improvements * Insulation for attics and walls
Physical Address
8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484
Voice
Application process
Complete one application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance: * [English Application](https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/application-english-fillable.pdf) * [Spanish Application](https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/EAP_Application_Spanish_Fillable.pdf) * [Hmong Application](https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/application-hmong.pdf) * [Somali Application](https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/application-somali.pdf) * [Vietnamese Application](https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/application-vietnamese.pdf) Applications can also be picked up from your local service provider, or Minnesota residents can obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710 or email: [email protected] Mail the completed application to your local provider.
Fee
There is no fee.
Eligibility
Households are eligible based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or if eligible for assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limit of 50% of State Median Income, whichever is greater. Households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible. Priority is given to households with: * Elderly or disabled family members * Children under 19 years of age * High energy consumption Please note that the wait time for assistance, after eligibility has been determined, varies between local WAP providers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves eligible persons in Beltrami and Cass counties and Leech Lake reservation
Agency info
Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.