AACOG Housing & Weatherization Program

To work daily to provide quality and much needed services to our regional citizens.

To provide economic benefits and assistance through energy conservation, rental assistance, and home purchase, while encouraging family self-sufficiency.

What is the Weatherization Assistance Program?
The AACOG Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the United States Department of Energy, and City Public Service.

The program is designed to help low-income people, particularly the elderly and handicapped, overcome the high cost of energy, through the installation of weatherization or energy conservation measures - at no cost. The AACOG WAP is not a Home Repair program.

The WAP provides trained inspectors to evaluate the needs of each home and suggest measures to make the home warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and safe all of the time.

How does the Weatherization Assistance Program work?
The program consists of four steps:

An application to determine income eligibility.
An energy audit of the home by a professional inspector.
Installation of certain measures. For example: attic/wall insulation, and replacement or repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
A final inspection to assure work quality completeness and customer satisfaction.

Who is eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program?
Eligibility is based on household income. It cannot exceed 125% of low-income guidelines. Also, an applicant may be income eligible, but the home may not if any of the following applies:

Poor electrical wiring, or knob and tube wiring
Foundation problems
Roof leaks
Plumbing problems

What type of weatherization measures can I receive?
Weatherization measures you receive might include:

Advanced Energy Audit
Attic, wall, and/or floor insulation
Weather-stripping and caulking for air leakage control
Replacement or repair of broken windows or storm windows
Installation of new gas water heaters, space heaters, HVAC, or window air conditioning units.

Where does AACOG provide the Weatherization Assistance Program?
AACOG's service area includes Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties.

If I rent, can I still apply?
Yes. If you rent, you must get written permission from your landlord before weatherization services can be performed. If you own or rent, live in a single-family home, multi-family housing complex, or a mobile home, you can also apply for assistance.

What happens to my home during the weatherization process?
The first step in the process is for the AACOG Weatherization Inspector to conduct an assessment of your home, called an energy audit. The energy audit is a computerized assessment of your home's energy use and an analysis of which energy conservation measures are best for your home.

When the audit is complete, the Inspector will explain what work can be performed to your home.

Then, a professional contractor (selected by AACOG) will install the various weatherization measures. When this is complete, the AACOG Inspector will return to your home to make certain that everything is satisfactory.

How will I benefit by participating in the weatherization program?
Weatherization reduces your energy bills. Insulating your walls or roof will provide you savings for the lifetime of your house. Making heating or cooling equipment more efficient will provide savings for 10 to 15 years. On average, the value of the weatherization improvement to your house is 2.2 times greater than the cost of the improvement itself.

If I am not eligible for the program, whom can I call for help?

Bexar County Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Call (210) 335-3666 because you might still be eligible for heating or air conditioning systems assistance from CEAP.
Bexar Utility Program – Call (210) 335-6770 for short-term assistance on your utility bill.
Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) – Call (830) 303-4376 for heating and air conditioning systems assistance from CEAP for non-Bexar County communities.
U.U. Housing Assistance Program – Call (210) 731-8203 for home repairs and rehabilitation services.
City Public Service – Call (210) 353-2000 for energy rebate programs, energy audits, and other types of services.

How can I apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program?

Contact:
Housing Intake
Toll-Free: (800) 749-2010
In San Antonio: (210) 362-5245
E-Mail: mail@aacog.com

TDD users can communicate with ART by dialing Relay Texas at 800-456-5094.
TTY users should dial Relay Texas at 800-735-2989.

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	To work daily to provide quality and much needed services to our regional citizens. To provide economic benefits and assistance through energy conservation, rental assistance, and home purchase, while encouraging family self-sufficiency. What is the Weatherization Assistance Program? The AACOG Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the United States Department of Energy, and City Public Service. The program is designed to help low-income people, particularly the elderly and handicapped, overcome the high cost of energy, through the installation of weatherization or energy conservation measures - at no cost. The AACOG WAP is not a Home Repair program. The WAP provides trained inspectors to evaluate the needs of each home and suggest measures to make the home warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and safe all of the time. How does the Weatherization Assistance Program work? The program consists of four steps: An application to determine income eligibility. An energy audit of the home by a professional inspector. Installation of certain measures. For example: attic/wall insulation, and replacement or repair of heating and air conditioning equipment. A final inspection to assure work quality completeness and customer satisfaction. Who is eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program? Eligibility is based on household income. It cannot exceed 125% of low-income guidelines. Also, an applicant may be income eligible, but the home may not if any of the following applies: Poor electrical wiring, or knob and tube wiring Foundation problems Roof leaks Plumbing problems What type of weatherization measures can I receive? Weatherization measures you receive might include: Advanced Energy Audit Attic, wall, and/or floor insulation Weather-stripping and caulking for air leakage control Replacement or repair of broken windows or storm windows Installation of new gas water heaters, space heaters, HVAC, or window air conditioning units. Where does AACOG provide the Weatherization Assistance Program? AACOG's service area includes Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties. If I rent, can I still apply? Yes. If you rent, you must get written permission from your landlord before weatherization services can be performed. If you own or rent, live in a single-family home, multi-family housing complex, or a mobile home, you can also apply for assistance. What happens to my home during the weatherization process? The first step in the process is for the AACOG Weatherization Inspector to conduct an assessment of your home, called an energy audit. The energy audit is a computerized assessment of your home's energy use and an analysis of which energy conservation measures are best for your home. When the audit is complete, the Inspector will explain what work can be performed to your home. Then, a professional contractor (selected by AACOG) will install the various weatherization measures. When this is complete, the AACOG Inspector will return to your home to make certain that everything is satisfactory. How will I benefit by participating in the weatherization program? Weatherization reduces your energy bills. Insulating your walls or roof will provide you savings for the lifetime of your house. Making heating or cooling equipment more efficient will provide savings for 10 to 15 years. On average, the value of the weatherization improvement to your house is 2.2 times greater than the cost of the improvement itself. If I am not eligible for the program, whom can I call for help? Bexar County Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Call (210) 335-3666 because you might still be eligible for heating or air conditioning systems assistance from CEAP. Bexar Utility Program – Call (210) 335-6770 for short-term assistance on your utility bill. Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) – Call (830) 303-4376 for heating and air conditioning systems assistance from CEAP for non-Bexar County communities. U.U. Housing Assistance Program – Call (210) 731-8203 for home repairs and rehabilitation services. City Public Service – Call (210) 353-2000 for energy rebate programs, energy audits, and other types of services. How can I apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program? Contact: Housing Intake Toll-Free: (800) 749-2010 In San Antonio: (210) 362-5245 E-Mail: mail@aacog.com TDD users can communicate with ART by dialing Relay Texas at 800-456-5094. TTY users should dial Relay Texas at 800-735-2989.