Weatherization Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps eligible Maine households lower energy costs and enjoy a more comfortable, energy efficient home. Trained energy professionals will first evaluate your home and recommend improvements that can reduce energy waste and improve efficiency. Weatherization services are provided at no cost to eligible households.
Weatherization can help you:
- Lower heating and electric bills
- Reduce drafts and cold spots
- Make your home more comfortable year-round
- Improve indoor air quality and safety
- Reduce energy waste
- Increase the efficiency of your home
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Every home is different. That's why weatherization begins with a free home energy assessment.
A trained energy professional will evaluate your home to identify where energy is being lost and determine which improvements will provide the greatest benefit. Based on the assessment, weatherization work may include:
- Air sealing to reduce drafts
- Adding insulation in attics, walls, crawl spaces, or basements
- Heating system efficiency improvements
- Ventilation improvements
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Replacement of certain appliances when appropriate
- And other energy-saving measures
Not every home will receive the same improvements. Recommendations are based on your home's condition and the results of the energy assessment.
ELIGIBILITY
The Weatherization Assistance Program serves income eligible:
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Owners of eligible 2- to 4-unit residential buildings
Applicants must meet income requirements and eligibility is often based on participation in the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), although some households may qualify under Weatherization income guidelines alone.
HOW TO APPLY
Weatherization services are delivered throughout Maine by Community Action Agencies. Contact your local agency to apply for the program, learn if you're eligible, ask about current program wait times or learn what other home repair and energy services are available in your area.
If you're eligible, your local Community Action Agency will:
- Confirm your eligibility.
- Schedule a home energy assessment.
- Develop a weatherization plan based on your home's needs.
- Arrange for approved improvements to be completed.
- Perform a final inspection to ensure the work meets program standards.
The type and amount of work completed depends on your home's condition, energy needs, and available funding.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Weatherization services are provided at no cost to eligible households. View the income limits here 
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No. Every home receives an energy assessment, and improvements are based on the home's specific needs.
Yes. Renters may qualify, but the property owner must approve the work before it begins.
Yes. Owners of eligible residential buildings with two to four units may qualify. Your local Community Action Agency can explain the eligibility requirements for your property.
The timeline depends on demand, available funding, and local waiting lists. Your Community Action Agency can provide more information.
Sometimes weatherization work must be postponed until certain issues are corrected. Examples include:
- Serious structural damage
- Unsafe electrical or heating conditions
- Significant moisture or mold problems
- Homes that are for sale or scheduled for demolition
- Homes that have received weatherization services within the last 15 years
If work cannot move forward right away, your Community Action Agency will explain why and may connect you with other programs that can help address those issues first.
MORE INFO
Contact Information
For more information, see the related documents or contact:
(207) 626-4600 ext 57433
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