The Weatherization Assistance Program was established to help low-income families and individuals decrease their home energy costs and to be attentive to energy-related health and safety issues in the home. The Weatherization Assistance Program of Connecticut is administered by the Department of Social Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Connecticut, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact the regional Community Action Agency nearest you:
•ABCD, 1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604, 203-384-6904 (covers ABCD, CTE, and NEON community action agency towns, including Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk areas)
•The Access Community Action Agency, 1315 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226, 860-450-7423 (covers The Access Community Action Agency and TVCCA agency towns, including Willimantic, Danielson, and New London areas)
•CAANH, 781 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515, 203-387-7700 (covers CAANH and TEAM agency towns, including New Haven and Derby areas)
•CRT, 395 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114, 860-560-5800 or 1-800-798-3805 (covers CRT, BCO, and HRANB agency towns, including Hartford, Middletown, Bristol, and New Britain areas)
•NO, 232 North Elm Street, Waterbury, CT, 203-756-8151 (covers NO, NOGM, and CACD agency towns, including Waterbury, Meriden, and Danbury areas)
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit the Connecticut Department of Social Services website:
http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305196
Or contact us toll free at:
1-800-842-1132
Or call locally at:
860-424-4990