Helps make homes safer, more comfortable, and energy efficient, lowering energy bills in the long run. Typical measures may include air sealing, insulation, heating system repair or replacement and ventilation (windows not typically eligible)
Eligibility Criteria:
Owner occupied buildings – up to four units
Meets income eligibility criteria – see income guidelines below
Building must be structurally sound
Has not been served by Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program in the last 15 years
Per DCEO regulations, applications are prioritized. Households containing elderly members (60 and over), households with a member that has a disabling condition or young children (5 years of age or below) will be given priority and weatherization services first. Non-priority, income-eligible households will be served if funding is available. Therefore, some eligible households may not receive weatherization assistance during the program year they applied in.
Multi-family
Multi-family
Helps make multi-family buildings and tenant units more comfortable, safer, and energy efficient, lowering energy bills in the long run.
Eligibility Criteria:
Non-owner-occupied 2-4 unit rental buildings
5+ Unit Buildings
Entire building must apply and meet income eligibility criteria
Building must be structurally sound
Has not been served by Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program in the last 15 years
Building Owners / Landlords / Property Managers must contact CEDA (inquiry@cedaorg.net) to apply
Benefits
Weatherization improvements make buildings more energy efficient, lowering energy bills in the long run.
Seals unwanted airflow and drafty areas
Insulates attics, walls, basements, and crawl spaces.
Repairs and replaces heating systems
Enhances indoor air quality and ventilation
Income Eligibility Guidelines
To qualify you must meet the income guidelines. Our program works on all single and multi-family homes that meet our minimum structural requirements.