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GCCARD Weatherization Program

Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) · County program

Genesee County’s GCCARD weatherization program pays for home energy-efficiency and health-and-safety improvements for low-income residents. Covered work can include insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, furnace and water-heater replacement, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Last verified: August 5, 2026
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Program details

How it works

GCCARD says its Weatherization Program is meant to reduce energy costs for low-income families while improving health and safety in the home. For qualifying recipients, the program pays for an energy audit and weatherization improvements.

What the money covers

The county plan says the program can cover:

  • Caulking
  • Weather-stripping
  • Water heater replacement
  • Furnace replacement
  • Carbon monoxide and smoke detector installation
  • Indoor air quality improvement measures
  • Wall insulation
  • Attic insulation

Who it is for

The official county plan describes the program as serving low-income families, with priority for elderly residents, people with disabilities, and families with children.

Notes for homeowners

This is not described as a wildfire-specific program, but several covered items overlap with home hardening and safety. The source does not state a dollar cap, matching requirement, application deadline, or whether services are reimbursement-based or installed directly by the program.

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