B.C.M.W. Community Services
serving Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties
Weatherization
Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help low-income residents save fuel and money, while increasing the comfort of their homes. The program is funded by the Department of Energy. The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Public Aid Office of Energy Assistance and B.C.M.W. Community Services is the local grantee for Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties.
Who is eligible:
What can a home occupant expect from the program:
Who is eligible:
- Owner-occupied properties whose household members income does not exceed the federal income guidelines.
- A houshold that has an occupant who receives S.S.I., L.I.H.E.A.P., or T.A.N.F. grant.
- Renters who meet the above criteria when the landlod accepts the terms of the weatherization contract.
What can a home occupant expect from the program:
- Whole house energy audit
- Sealing cracks with weatherstrip and caulk
- Insulating attics and walls
- Repairing windows and doors
Weatherization services includes having an experienced heating contractor examine your heating system. If work is needed on your furnace, it may include one or more of the following:
- clean and tune
- repair
- retrofit
- in some cases replacement of the unit
Marion County Residents: We are still taking names for the Weatherization Program.
All other counties, please contact your local office.
All other counties, please contact your local office.
