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Home Weatherization Assistance Program

Home Weatherization Assistance Program

What is the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) ?

The Home Weatherization Assistance Program is a no-cost energy assistance program designed to reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and people with children.  The goal is to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety.

Community Action Council of Portage County provides services to Portage and Trumbull County residents who meet the eligibility requirements.



Who is Eligible?

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  • Consumers whose income is within 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
  • Consumers who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Consumers who qualify for or who are participants in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus)
  • Renters, with their landlord's approval, can receive weatherization services 


How do you Apply?

Click on the link below to download an application or call or email us and we will send one to you.
hwap_application--2023.pdf
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Contact CAC for an application at 330-297-1456 or via email at info@cacportage.net.
When finished, drop off to our drop box on the west side of our building or mail the application and all required documentation to:

Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.
PO Box 917
1036 W. Main Street
Ravenna, OH  44266

Attn: HWAP


What Services are Provided?

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All homes receive a:
  • Weatherization review to determine the most cost-effective weatherization services
  • Safety inspection on the combustion appliances such as a heating unit, gas stove, water tank, etc.
Other services may include:
  • Tune-up / repair of combustion appliances
  • Insulation of attics
  • Insulation of sidewalls
  • Sealing of heating ducts
  • Insulation of floors or foundation perimeter
  • Insulation of water heaters
  • Reduction of air leakage from major sources
  • Personalized energy management plan
  • Information on how to control humidity in your home

    The HWAP program is administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency's Office of Community Assistance and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
          HWAP provides services throughout the year.  You can apply at any time.



Do you have any questions?

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                                                                    2022-2023 INCOME GUIDELINES

                                                        Size of family                         Income Level
                                                                 1                                          $27,180
                                                                 2                                          $36,620
                                                                 3                                          $46,060
                                                                 4                                          $55,500
                                                                 5                                          $64,940
                                                                 6                                          $74,380
                                                                 7                                          $83,820
                                                                 8                                          $93,260                                                        


(c) CACPC 2019 all rights reserved | Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc. PO Box 917,  1036 W. Main St., Ravenna, OH  44266 
 (330) 297-1456 |  info@cacportage.net


  • Home
  • Programs
    • Portage County Programs >
      • PIPP Plus
      • EFSP Utility Assistance
      • PRC Utility & Home Repair Assistance
      • Home Weatherization Portage County
      • Home Repair Portage County
      • Electric Partnership Program (EPP) Portage County
      • Community Technology Learning Center
      • After School Center
      • Summer Food Service Program
    • Trumbull County Programs >
      • Home Weatherization Trumbull County
      • Home Repair Trumbull County
      • Electric Partnership Program (EPP) Trumbull County
    • PCCAN
  • About
    • Celebrating 50 years!!
    • CAC's Board of Directors
    • CAC's Management
    • The War on Poverty
  • Help Wanted
  • Locations & Contact Information
  • Donate
  • Links to Resources
    • Area Agency on Aging
    • Catholic Charities
    • Family & Community Services
    • National Community Action Foundation
    • National Community Action Partnership
    • Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
    • Ohio Commission on Minority Health
    • Ohio Development Services Agency
    • Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority
    • Portage County Dept of Job & Family Services
    • Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
    • Salvation Army of Portage County
    • Social Security Administration
    • United Way of Portage County
    • Veteran's Administration
  • Current Events & News
  • Annual Reports
  • Staff Email Portal
  • Community Needs Assessment
  • Career Opportunities
  • CARES
  • Minority Health