The City of Douglas has grant funding to assist qualified senior city residents with limited weatherization improvements to their home. The weatherization program allows adults 55-64 years of age who meet requirements to qualify for a 50% grant and 50% applicant match. It also allows for adults 65 years of age or older who meet the requirement to qualify for a 75% Grant and 25% applicant match program.
If an applicant is within the program age range, the applicant must also meet the below requirements:
- Be a resident of the City of Douglas and a U.S. Citizen, must be the Utility Account holder or listed on the utility accounts.
- Be current on your Utility account and not a participant of the City of Douglas Utility Payment Plan.
- Meet current HUD income limits. This program serves homeowners with incomes at or below 80% of the area median, adjusted for household size. Income is the full amount prior to payroll deductions.
- Provide proof of homeownership.
- Occupy structure as the primary residence.
- Provide proof of insurance.
- Allow qualified city staff to conduct an energy audit to determine the needed improvements.
Manufactured homes are eligible provided the manufactured home is permanently affixed (made substantially immobile by the use of brick, wood, or masonry underpinning with wheels and axles removed. Rental property is not eligible.
Eligible energy items for the program are HVAC replacement (one per structure), attic insulation, and ventilation. For complete eligibility guidelines, repayment information, and other information regarding the Weatherization Grant Program, please contact the Community Development Department Office at (912)383-0277, email: ghenderson@cityofdouglasga.gov, or visit www.cityofdouglasga.gov.
WEATHERIZATION FLYER (PDF)
WEATHERIZATION FLYER (SPANISH)
