Kent County Weatherization Assistance Program

How it works

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps households with low income reduce their heating costs by making homes more energy efficient. Kent County says the program can take several months to complete because it is a multi-step process.

What the money covers

This is a service program, not a cash grant. Eligible households may receive:

• Attic insulation
• Wall insulation
• Health and safety checks
• Air sealing measures
• Other energy efficiency measures

What it does not cover

The county is explicit that this is not an emergency or home repair program. It does not include funding for structural repairs such as:

• Roofs
• Windows
• Doors
• Plumbing
• Electrical repairs

How to apply

The page says eligibility requires:

• An application
• Income qualification
• Renter or owner approval

Residents are told to call Community Action at 616-632-7950 to see whether the county is currently screening applicants. The page also notes that screenings can only be done when funding is available.

Timing and status

The program is described as available only when funding is available, and screening is not continuous. The official county applications-and-waitlists context indicates the program is currently closed for screening.

Important notes

Kent County frames WAP as an energy-efficiency service for low-income households, not a general home-hardening or disaster-repair program. It may overlap with homeowner resilience benefits through air sealing and insulation, but the official page limits the program to weatherization and related safety checks.