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Pittsylvania County Community Action Weatherization Assistance Program
Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc. · Nonprofit program
Free weatherization work; no dollar cap stated on the page
Pittsylvania County Community Action runs the local Weatherization Assistance Program for income-qualified households, providing no-cost energy-efficiency and health/safety upgrades. It is not wildfire-specific, but it does pay for home improvements that can reduce damage risk and improve resilience.
Program details
How it works
Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc. administers the Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) locally for Pittsylvania County residents. The program is intended to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy burden for low-income households, and protect health and safety.
What the money covers
The official page says WAP can include:
- Heating safety and efficiency checks
- Heating system repairs and/or replacement
- Sidewall insulation installed using the dense-pack method where applicable
- Attic insulation installed to program specifications
- Air infiltration measures to reduce heating and cooling loss
The page also says the WAP rules prohibit installation of storm windows, storm doors, and underpinning.
How to apply
Applicants must submit an application for service. Applications can be obtained by visiting the housing office in Chatham. The page says applications are reviewed, prioritized, and placed on a waiting list because of high demand.
Timing and deadlines
The page does not state an opening or closing date. It says assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis and that applicants may be waitlisted due to volume.
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