Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
Ohio Department of Development, Office of Energy and Environment
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in its Akron, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Ohio HWAP provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households statewide, delivered through a network of local community action agencies. Eligible improvements include insulation, air sealing, furnace tune-ups or replacement, and energy-efficient lighting. Program participants reduce gas consumption by an average of 25% for single-family homes, saving about $350 in first-year energy costs.
FY2026 LIHEAP Weatherization benefit cap is $8,547 per household. Savings average $350/year after improvements.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Akron, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Akron Home Repair Program Up to $25,000
- Lead Safe Akron Program Up to $20,000
- City of Akron Minor Home Repair (COAMHR) Up to $10,000
- AMHA Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Ongoing rental/mortgage subsidy
Key Details
- Free weatherization improvements valued up to $8,547 for income-eligible Ohioans
- Income limit: 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (or SSI/TANF/HEAP recipients qualify automatically)
- Covers insulation, air sealing, furnace upgrades, and efficient lighting
- Priority for seniors 60+, people with disabilities, and families with children
- Apply at energyhelp.ohio.gov or through your county community action agency
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
This is a free, federally funded program that lowers your energy bills by improving your home's energy efficiency. If the administrator finds you eligible and has capacity, a local agency does a free home energy audit and installs measures like attic insulation, air sealing, and heating system repair at no cost to you. The Ohio Department of Development runs it through a network of local community action agencies, so you apply through the agency that serves your county.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: you live in the home and your household income is within the program limit (commonly at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; the administrator may apply categorical rules for SSI, TANF, or energy-assistance recipients; verify the current rule).
- Find the local weatherization or community action agency that serves your county using energyhelp.ohio.gov or your local energy assistance provider (or call 1-800-282-0880).
- Contact that agency and complete its intake application with your income, ownership, and household information.
- The agency schedules a free home energy audit to decide which measures your home needs.
- The approved energy efficiency measures are installed at no cost to you.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of income for everyone in the household (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters), or proof that you receive SSI, TANF, or energy assistance.
- Proof you own or rent and live in the home (a deed, mortgage statement, or lease; renters need the owner's written permission).
- A recent utility bill for the home.
- A government-issued photo ID.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, apply through local HWAP provider at energyhelp.ohio.gov
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron, OH?
The Grant Map record states: Average benefit up to $8,547. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Department of Development, Office of Energy and Environment; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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