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Weatherization Assistance Program (via Newport News Department of Human Services)
Newport News Department of Human Services / Virginia Department of Social Services · City program
No amount stated on the page.
Newport News points residents to Weatherization Assistance as part of its Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible households improve home energy efficiency at no cost. The page says the goal is to lower long-term energy costs, but it does not give a dollar amount or list the specific work covered.
Program details
How it works
Newport News Department of Human Services says its Energy Assistance Program includes Weatherization Assistance. The page describes EAP as help for eligible Newport News households to pay heating and cooling costs, respond to energy emergencies, and improve home energy efficiency.
Weatherization Assistance is described only at a high level on the page: it improves home energy efficiency to lower long-term costs. The city does not describe the program as a city-funded hardening grant; instead, it is a local access point for benefits funded and administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).
What the money covers
The page does not list the exact weatherization measures, contractor details, inspection steps, or whether work is installed before or after approval. It also does not give a dollar cap, reimbursement amount, or match requirement.
Amounts and matching
No amount is stated on the page.
How to apply
Residents can apply through the same benefit channels used for other Newport News Human Services programs:
- Online at CommonHelp.virginia.gov
- By phone through the Enterprise Customer Service Center at 855-635-4370
- In person or by mail at Newport News Human Services, 6060 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23605
Timing and deadlines
The page does not provide a separate Weatherization Assistance deadline, opening date, or closing date. It directs residents to the VDSS Energy Assistance page for application windows and eligibility details for each type of assistance.
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