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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Cortland County CAPCO
Cortland County Community Action Program (CAPCO) · County program
Free weatherization and health/safety measures for eligible households
CAPCO’s Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy and safety-related home repairs for eligible Cortland County households. Services can include insulation, air sealing, furnace repairs or replacements, hot water tank work, and smoke/CO detector installation.
Program details
How it works
CAPCO’s Energy Services department serves Cortland County residents through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The county and CAPCO describe it as a free service for eligible clients with no liens.
What the money covers
The official CAPCO page lists these measures:
- Insulation for floors, walls, and attics
- Heating system repair and replacement
- Hot water tank repair and replacement
- Draft reduction, including air sealing, caulking, and weather-stripping
- Bathroom and kitchen ventilation
- Inspection of combustion appliances
- Refrigerator efficiency testing
- Carbon monoxide detector installation
- Smoke detector installation
- Minor repairs
- A health and safety check of the home
Eligibility and service area
CAPCO says WAP serves Cortland and Tompkins County residents, and that income rules apply. The Housing Guide says WAP income guidelines are the same as HEAP.
Cost
The official page describes WAP as a free service for eligible clients and says no liens apply.
How to apply
Homeowners are directed to contact CAPCO at 607-344-3112 or weather@capco.org, or the CAPCO main office at 607-753-6781.
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