Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs

HOME REPAIR / WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

LOW-INCOME* WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(Administered primarily by Community Action Agencies*)

ELIGIBILITY:

• Homeowner
• Low income*

SERVICES:

• Minor rehab and repairs to make home more livable and energy efficient

Many low-income* people live in older homes that may not have insulation or efficient heating systems. Weatherization is a program whereby energy-efficient improvements are installed in the home, resulting in lower utility bills year after year. This reduces the amount of assistance needed to pay higher utility bills in low-income* households.

The program aims to lower utility bills and improve comfort while ensuring health and safety. Possible solutions may be installation of storm windows, insulation, sealing of ductwork and floor repairs. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors may also be installed.

In addition to the sixteen (16) regional Community Action Agencies* the Kansas City Department of Housing and Community Development (816) 513-3000 and the Urban League of Metro St. Louis (314) 615-3611 also administer this program. Community Action Agencies* are located in the back of this booklet.

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[ Cover | Table of Contents | Introduction | What are My Options? | How Do I Qualify? | Financial Eligibility | Applying for Services | When Can I Access Housing? | What Do I Have to Pay? | What if I reside in a Nursing Home? | Affect the Number of Low Income Units | Section 202 | Section 811 | Mainstream Housing | Section 8 | Shelter Plus Care | Housing Opportuntities for Persons with Aids | Low Income Housing Tax Credit | Home Program | First Place Loans | Home Down Payment Assistance | Habitat for Humanlity | Veterans' Affairs | Fannie Mae Home-Choice Loans | USDA 504 | Home Repair Opportunity | Low-income Weatherization | Show Me Loans | Medicaid Waivers | Missouri Property Tax Credit | Other Agencies to Contact | Information to Know: Agency Listing | Glossary ]

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