Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
ADECA, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in its Birmingham, AL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible homes across all 67 Alabama counties, administered through ADECA and local community action agencies. Typical measures include insulation, air sealing, heating system tune-ups and repairs, and health and safety inspections. Priority is given to elderly residents, people with disabilities, and families with children.
No out-of-pocket cost to eligible households; DOE average per-unit cost ~$6,500.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-07-20. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Birmingham, AL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Birmingham Critical Repair Program $30,000
- Jefferson County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Varies by project scope
- Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Home Repair & Roof Program Up to $10,000 (roof grants); critical repair varies
- Rebuilding Together Central Alabama Free repairs (no dollar limit stated)
Key Details
- Income must not exceed 200% of Federal Poverty Level
- Free insulation, air sealing, and heating system repairs
- Priority for elderly, disabled, and families with children
- Administered by local community action agencies statewide
- Call CARPDC toll-free or contact ADECA for local provider
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 Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs runs it through a network of local 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 the interactive agency map on the ADECA website.
- 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: Open year-round; contact local provider
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Birmingham, AL?
The Grant Map record states: Average ~$6,500 per unit (DOE national average). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Birmingham?
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 Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Birmingham, AL?
Confirm the application route directly with ADECA, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 866-780-4945. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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