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Weatherization

Providing no-cost home repairs to eligible renters and homeowners.

Services + Eligibility

The term ‘Weatherization’ is defined as the practice of protecting a building’s interior from the elements (sun, rain, wind, etc.), and of modifying a building to optimize energy efficiency. Our Weatherization program focuses almost exclusively on increasing energy efficiency, although we also perform a very important safety check of all gas appliances in the home.
Proper weatherization results in a more comfortable home (especially during the hottest and coldest times of the year) and decreased utility bills! 
Services we provide:
  • Repair and replace inefficient appliances (water heaters, stoves, furnaces, coolers, refrigerators + microwaves)
  • Replace exterior doors and windows
  • Insulation (attic + subfloor)
  • Duct system repairs
  • Install water conservation devices (water restrictor-aerators + energy-sipping CFL’s)
  • Safety check of all gas appliances in the dwelling
  • Replace door weatherstripping, install carbon monoxide detectors, seal and patch small cracks and holes + other minor repairs which help conserve energy
Eligibility for Weatherization Assistance is based upon the household’s income and family size.
  • Weatherization service is available once every 4 years for eligible dwellings. Dwellings that have been weatherized multiple times may be forced to wait longer than 4 years before they become eligible again.
  • Households of elderly and disabled persons, and children aged 5 and younger may receive priority.
  • Upgrades and repairs can be performed on a single family home, townhome, condo, apartment building or mobile home, with few restrictions.
  • Authorization for repairs is required by the owner or an authorized agent for the property when the application is completed by a renter.
First priority shall be given to households whose members have life-threatening emergencies. Further priority shall be given to the following households:
  • Households with the highest energy burden, and;
  • Households with vulnerable populations: young children (ages 5 years or under), disabled, and elderly persons (ages 60 years or older)
Any resident of Merced County who meets the income guidelines and is responsible for the energy costs in a residence is eligible for the program.
Madera County Residents:

Contact the Community Action Partnership in Madera at (559) 673-9173 to apply.

Do You Qualify?

To qualify, you must:

Be a resident of Merced County
Be responsible for energy costs in a residence
Meet the income guidelines
View 2024 Income Guidelines

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Weatherization Assistance

It is important that all required documents are attached to your application and delivered (in person or by mail) to our office.

You may call our office at (209) 723-1225 to request an application be mailed to you.

*Please note that if your application does not have all the required documentation attached, processing will be delayed until they are received.

If you qualify for Weatherization Assistance, you may also qualify for Utility Assistance
View Utility Assistance Programs
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