Dearborn low-income home owners and renters are eligible to apply for Weatherization Program (WX) assistance through the Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency (WMCAA).

Examples of Eligible Improvements:

• Sidewall Insulation
  
• Weather-Stripping Doors and Windows
  
• Broken Glass Repair
  
• Furnace Inspection and Tune-up
  
• Caulking Doors and Windows
  
• Attic Insulation and Ventilation
  
• Crawl Space Insulation
  
• Box Sill Insulation

A pre-inspection and blower door test will determine the specific measures to be installed by private contractors.

Who is Eligible?

Maximum Household Income: (effective January 24, 2006)

Family Size:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Household Income:	14,700	19,800	24,800	30,000	35,100	40,200	45,300	50,400

(Income does not include child support, food stamps, or college grants; but does include Social Security.)

If a household member received Family Independence Program (FIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or State Disability Assistance (SDA) benefits at any time during the 12-month period previous to the application date, the household is automatically income eligible.

Documentation Needed:

Proof of homeownership: recorded deed, land contract, or title insurance. (Renters will be given forms for completion by the property owner.)

Social Security cards for all family members.

Household income documentation for the 12-month period preceding the date of application.

Other terms, conditions, and exceptions may apply. All terms and conditions of the Weatherization Program are subject to modification without notice.

For further information call:

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (734) 246-2280

City Of Dearborn Economic and Community Development Department (313) 943-2180 ext.2 or (TDD) 943-2074.

Program funding provided through the State of Michigan Department of Human Services.