Denton Mayor: What is Piedmont Triad Regional Council Weatherization Assistance Program?
Mayor Ward wants citizens to know about this wonderful program that is FREE to income-eligible households! “These folks do an outstanding job HELPING those that need help. I want to get the word out to those who could benefit from this program. PTRC employees will help you complete the necessary paperwork to expedite the process. Please take this program seriously and apply or share this information with those who could benefit.”
Here are some videos about this program:
https://myfox8.com/.../local-program-helps-people.../
https://youtu.be/DEUR4NLiPT0?feature=shared
What is Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC)’s Weatherization Assistance Program?
We are a government funded program that provides help to elderly, disabled, and families with children. The Weatherization Assistance Program assists income-eligible families as well as individuals by reducing their heating and cooling costs. We work to address health and safety issues in their homes through energy-efficiency measures. Weatherization service reduces the amount of energy required to heat and cool homes. A potential client may also qualify for HARRP which is the heating and air repair or replacement program.
Weatherization services homeowners, and renters depending on location, available funding, and landlord approval, by weatherizing eligible occupied housing. The Program is funded by federal grants each year. Potential clients can apply at any time, there is no cutoff date. The number of units serviced per county are assigned by state form the census report. For weatherization assistance through PTRC residents must live in Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Person, Randolph, or Rockingham County. This program is FREE buy, the potential client must meet certain income requirements.
Am I eligible for Weatherization?
As many as 150,000 households in the previously mentioned counties are eligible for weatherization services. You must reside in the home in order to receive services. IF you receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, you are automatically eligible to receive weatherization services. In other cases, preference is given to: People over 60 years of age, Families with one or more members with a disability, Families with children. One of the primary factors affecting eligibility is income.
2025 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)/Heating Air Repair and Replacement Program (HARRP) Income Guidelines:
Family Size (1) Maximum Annual Income $31,300
Family Size (2) Maximum Annual Income $42,300
Family Size (3) Maximum Annual Income $53,300
Family Size (4) Maximum Annual Income $64,300
Family Size (5) Maximum Annual Income $75,300
Family Size (6) Maximum Annual Income $86,300
Family Size (7) Maximum Annual Income $97,300
Family Size ( Maximum Annual Income $108,300
If you are interested in applying or if you have any additional questions, please call PTRC’s office at (336) 904-0338 or visit their website: https://www.ptrc.org/.../weatheri.../weatherization-services
