Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

About WAP

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), operated by the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing and Building Energy Programs section, helps eligible low income households with the installation of energy conservation materials in their dwelling units. These measures both reduce the consumption of energy and the cost of maintenance for these homes. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Electric Universal Service Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Washington Gas and participating EmPOWER Maryland utility companies. Please also see the EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP).

Eligible Applicants

Owner applicants must be income eligible (currently 200% of federal poverty level) and able to prove ownership of the housing unit. For rental units, landlords must prove ownership and also agree to participate. Priority is given to homeowners who are elderly, disabled, have families with children and/or have the highest energy consumption.

Current Annual Household Income Eligibility Guidelines

Size of Family Unit	Maximum Annual Household Income (200% of Federal Poverty Level)
1	$22,980
2	$31,020
3	$39,060
4	$47,100
5	$55,140
6	$63,180
7	$71,220
8	$79,260
For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person.

Applying for Assistance

Interested persons may apply to the local agency that serves the political jurisdictions in which they reside (see chart) or directly through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program.

Service Delivery Options

Once eligibility is determined, the local agency will schedule an energy audit inspection. If the existing condition of the dwelling permits, the program may provide the following treatments to make the unit more energy efficient:

• blower door air infiltration reduction
• insulation in the attic, floors, walls
• Hot water system improvements
• Lighting retrofit
• furnace clean/tune, safety repairs, burner retrofit or replacement
• Health and safety items

Weatherization Local Agency Network

County	Phone Number	County	Phone Number
Allegany Allegany Human Resources Development Commission	301-783-1724	Harford MD Energy Conservation	866-879-2283
Anne Arundel MD Energy Conservation	866-879-2283	Howard Community Action Council of Howard Co.	410-313-6440
Baltimore City Balto. City Dept of Housing/WAP Program	443-984-1066	Kent Upper Shore Aging	410-778-1799
Baltimore County Community Assistance Network	410-285-4674	Montgomery Montgomery Co. Dept. of Housing	240-777-3788
Baltimore County Diversified Housing Development	410-496-1214	Prince George's C&O Conservation, Inc.	877-313-9337
Baltimore County MD Energy Conservation	866-879-2283	Prince George's County DHCD	301-883-5491
Calvert So. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm.	301-274-4474	Queen Anne Upper Shore Aging	410-778-1799
Caroline Upper Shore Aging	410-778-1799	St. Mary's So. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm.	301-274-4474
Carroll Carroll Co. Citizen Services	410-386-3600	Somerset Shore Up! Inc.	410-749-1142
Cecil MD Energy Conservation	866-879-2283	Talbot Upper Shore Aging	410-778-1799
Charles So. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm.	301-274-4474	Washington C&O Conservation	240-313-9337
Dorchester MD Energy Conservation	866-879-2283	Washington Washington Co. Community Action Council	301-797-4161
Frederick Frederick Community Action Agency	301-600-2070	Wicomico Shore Up! Inc.	410-749-1142
Garrett Garrett Co. Community Action Committee	301-533-9018	Worcester Shore Up! Inc.	410-749-1142

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