Wayne Metro Weatherization Assistance (WAP)
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency / State of Michigan
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Wayne Metro Weatherization Assistance (WAP) in its Detroit, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Free home energy efficiency improvements for Wayne County residents at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Wayne Metro Community Action Agency administers the state and federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) locally. Services include wall insulation, attic insulation, air sealing, foundation insulation, dryer venting, smoke detectors, and CO detectors. Renters need landlord permission. Home cannot have been weatherized in the past 15 years.
Below 200% FPL; Wayne County residents
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Detroit, MI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Detroit 0% Interest Home Repair Loan $5,000, $25,000 (0% interest, 10-year repayment)
- Critical Home Repair Program 100% free (no cost to homeowner)
- Detroit Home Accessibility Program Free accessibility modifications
- Senior Accessibility Home Repair Fund Free safety and accessibility repairs
Key Details
- Free for households at or below 200% FPL
- Wall/attic insulation, air sealing, dryer venting, detectors
- Renters need landlord permission
- Home not weatherized in past 15 years
- Call Wayne Metro: 313-388-9799
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).
- 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: Year-round, call 313-388-9799
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Wayne Metro Weatherization Assistance (WAP) in Detroit, MI?
The Grant Map record states: Free (~$250-$450/yr energy savings). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Wayne Metro Weatherization Assistance (WAP) in Detroit?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Wayne Metro Weatherization Assistance (WAP) in Detroit, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with Wayne Metro Community Action Agency / State of Michigan; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 313-388-9799. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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