The Weatherization Program for senior citizens who are customers of Douglas Utilities has begun! Qualified City residents with limited weatherization improvements to their home, may apply for the Weatherization Grant-Loan program.
Some of the requirements for this option are as follows; the Senior must be 65 or older (driver’s license or picture ID required showing date of birth, account must have active electric residential service with the City; must be a resident of the City of Douglas and a U.S. citizen, must be the Utility Account Holder or listed on the utility account, must meet current HUD low/moderate income limits, must provide proof of home ownership, must occupy structure as primary residence, must provide proof that property taxes are current, must be current on utility account and applicant must not be a participant of the Douglas Utility Payment Plan, must provide income verification. Manufactured homes are eligible providing they are permanently affixed. Rental property is NOT eligible. An energy audit will be performed on each housing unit to determine needed improvements by a qualified City staff person. The maximum amount eligible per household is $5,000 including labor costs. The applicant will be required to pay fifty (50) percent of the total amount improvements on their monthly utility bill up to a 60 month time period.
However, due to limited funds, approximately thirty (30) applications will be received and processed on a first come, first serve basis.
For a full list of all policies and procedures concerning the Weatherization Grant-Loan Program, please contact the Community Development Department at 912-389-3432.
