Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
Community Action Akron Summit / Summit County
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs 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.
State-funded weatherization program administered locally by Community Action Akron Summit. Provides insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and water heater upgrades to income-eligible households in Summit County.
Free weatherization services; value based on energy audit findings
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
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 for income-eligible Summit County residents
- Insulation, air sealing, furnace and water heater services
- Priority for seniors, disabled, and families with children
- Homeowners and renters both eligible
- Contact Community Action Akron Summit to apply
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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, subject to funding availability
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron, OH?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $8,000 in weatherization services. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. 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 Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Community Action Akron Summit / Summit County; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 330-376-7730. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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