Weatherization

The Department of Energy (DOE)'s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

The WAP helps low-income households reduce energy costs by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

Areas of Focus:

Lowering heating and cooling bills.
Improving health and safety.
Providing upgrades at no cost to the household.

Program Highlights:

Average annual savings: $372 or more per household.
Common measures include insulation, air sealing, and heating system improvements.
About 32,000 homes are weatherized each year using DOE funds.

Click here to read more about the WAP, including who qualifies, what repairs/improvements can and cannot be made, an eligibility checklist, and required application documents.

STEP 1

Download and fill out the application below first. The application document is a PDF that can be filled out on a computer or other device and attached to your email or contact form response. Please contact us if you are unable to submit a PDF application.

Weatherization Application

STEP 2

Get the following documents ready:

Completed Weatherization Application
Proof of Income
Proof of Home Ownership

STEP 3

Submit your Application in one of the following ways:

Call and set up an appointment (605-348-1460) OR
Send the appropriate forms and application via email (kp almer@wsdca.org) OR
Fill out the form below with the appropriate documents.

Weatherization Assistance Application

First name

Last name

Phone

Download a fillable PDF application here

Download the Release of Information Form here

I have a complete PDF application ready to upload.

I have the last 30 days' proof of all household income ready to upload.

I have proof of home ownership ready to upload, or I am a renter.

I have completed and signed the Release of Information.

File upload

Privacy Act information:

This information will be used to determine your eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

Information obtained from this and other forms may be used by Western SD Community Action to monitor the effectiveness of this program.

In addition, this information may be used for investigative or prosecutorial proceedings in the event of fraudulent claims or statements.

If you refuse to provide the information requested on this application, your home will not be considered for this program.

No information on this application is made available to the public.

I authorize the agency to make any necessary contacts to verify any aspect of eligibility, including income verification processes.

I understand that any false or misleading statements made in this application are legal grounds for prosecution by any agency of the government using this application as a basis for assistance and certify under penalty of perjury, the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I agree that all signature lines I have signed on this application or within any documents uploaded with this application are equal to a legal and binding signature, written or otherwise.

Signature

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Weatherization

STEP 1

Download and fill out the application below first. The application document is a PDF that can be filled out on a computer or other device and attached to your email or contact form response. Please contact us if you are unable to submit a PDF application.

Weatherization Application

STEP 2

Get the following documents ready:

Completed Weatherization Application

Proof of Income

Proof of Home Ownership

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STEP 3

Submit your Application in one of the following ways:

Weatherization Assistance Application

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