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In 1976, in response to the national energy crisis, the U.S. Department of Energy initiated the Weatherization Assistance Program. The goal of this program is to assist low-income households, particularly the elderly and disabled, to reduce their energy consumption. This lessens the impact of utility costs on limited household budgets and helps stimulate self-sufficiency. Since 1976 the State of Utah has implemented this program uninterrupted with minimal need for State funding support. Weatherization coordinates efforts with many other public and private programs to improve the lives of low-income Utah residents. The Utah Division of Community Development administers the Weatherization Assistance Program statewide through eight government and non-profit agencies. Benefits are provided in the form of a non-cash grant to eligible households for making energy efficient improvements to their homes. Participating households are averaging nearly 33 percent in savings (or approximately $285 per year) after the completion of the weatherization work.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Utah, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,248 if one person lives in the household; $21,852 if two people live in the household; $27,468 if three people live in the household; $33,072 if four people live in the household; $38,688 if five people live in the household; $44,292 if six people live in the household; $49,908 if seven people live in the household; and $55,512 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,616 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To Utah Weather Assistance Program application is available at the following location:
http://housing.utah.gov/wap/documents/Attachment_03_WAP_application.pdf

Once you have completed the application, please print and sign it. Send the completed application to:
Utah Division of Housing and Community Development
324 South State Street, 5th Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Program Contact Information
For more information on Utah WAP, please visit:

http://housing.utah.gov/wap/index.html

To speak with program representatives call the Utah Division Community Development toll-free at:

877-488-3233