TENANTS
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How does the Weatherization Assistance Program help you?
You will save money on your energy bill with no rent increase for work completed by the Sunset Park Redevelopment Committee, and added comfort. If your building qualifies, WAP provides funds for landlords to modify their properties to optimize energy conservation measures via SPRC.
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How does it work?
Services may include lighting and refrigerator upgrades, pipe, roof and wall insulation, new shower heads, faucet aerators, boiler and hot water heater repair or replacement, sealing air bypasses, window replacement upgrade.
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Categorical Eligibility
A household is automatically eligible for WAP assistance if they are receiving any one of the following:
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone)
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Public Assistance
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HEAP - Regular Benefits, Award Letter
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Income Eligibility
When an applicant is NOT categorically eligible, eligibility for WAP assistance must be determined on the basis of household income. The income is defined as total gross income from all working family members 18 and over such as the following:
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Social Security, Social Security Disability, Veterans Survivors Benefit
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Current Employment
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Self-Employment
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Unemployment
Name | Age Requirement | Income Threshold |
|---|---|---|
1 | $3,322 | $39,864 |
2 | $4,345 | $52,140 |
3 | $5,367 | $64,404 |
4 | $6,390 | $76,680 |
5 | $7,412 | $88,944 |
6 | $8,434 | $101,208 |
7 | $8,626 | $103,512 |
8 | 8,818 | $105,816 |
9 | $9,683 | $116,200 |
10 | $10,580 | $126,960 |
11 | $11,477 | $137,720 |
12 | $12,373 | $148,480 |
13 | $13,270 | $159,240 |
13+ | Add $10,760 per HH member | Add $10,760 per HH member |