The Community Action Council of Howard County offers no-cost weatherization services to Maryland homeowners and renters. What is home weatherization? Adding new insulation and air sealing to stop indoor drafts is weatherization. It can also mean repairing or replacing your heating and cooling systems. A weatherized home uses less energy. It also improves home comfort.
To get started, complete the online intake form at the top or bottom of this page.
We provide weatherization services at no cost to households with low to moderate income. Even if you do not qualify for OHEP Bill Pay Assistance, visit our Eligibility Considerations page. There you can find information on income guidelines for weatherization. It surprises many people to learn they are eligible for no-cost upgrades!
We offer three weatherization assistance programs. All of them help you permanently lower heating and cooling bills and improve indoor comfort.
WHOLE HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Our main program takes a Whole Home approach to fixing high energy bills and comfort problems in your home. To start, we’ll conduct an energy assessment and use building science tools to determine what services will most help improve your house or apartment.
HEATING, COOLING, AND WATER HEATING SYSTEMS PROGRAM
This is a seasonal program helping homeowners and renters make their homes more comfortable with the repair or replacement of broken heating, cooling, and water heating systems. You can apply at any time and be put on a waitlist run by the state of Maryland, pending approval.
TUNE-UP PROGRAM
This program acts as a follow-up to the Whole Home Program and helps extend the life of your newly installed or repaired energy systems. Regular maintenance helps increase your home’s long-term energy savings!