Did you know that the government is paying to weatherize homes all across the nation? They’re also offering tax credits when you make your home more energy efficient.
Who qualifies for government funded repairs? Right now, individuals with an income of no more than $21,660 or a family of four earning up to $44,100 qualify for the weatherization-assistance program. States are allowed to give priority to people over 60, people with disabilities and families with children. It’s all part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which allows the government to help Americans make needed home repairs.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program has $5 billion that has to be spent during the next 1 to 3 years. The Department’s goal is to reduce fuel bills in 1 million homes a year while putting an estimated 87,000 people to work fixing up older homes. Reducing energy costs, creating jobs, reducing pollution and moving the country toward energy independence! Go Uncle Sam!
Don’t qualify for direct government assistance? The Recovery Act provides incentives to make repairs by offering tax credits. We just put in a new HVAC (heating and air system) and will get a $1500 tax credit this year! That’s a huge savings off the cost of the unit.
To find the weatherization-assistance program in your state, go to the Weatherization Assistance Program and click on your state.
To learn more about the energy efficiency tax credit, go to the IRS web site.










