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The
Community Action utility assistance program is a
one-time assistance program that helps low and
moderate-income individuals and families with
utility payment assistance. Funding for the
program is provided by the federal LIHEAP
(Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and
the City of Riverside SHARE (Sharing Households
Assist Riverside’s Energy Fund), City of Banning
and Imperial Irrigation District Programs. The
program also offers energy conservation
education.
What types of
utilities does the program pay
for?
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Electric
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Gas
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Wood
· Oil and Propane
Program
qualifications and assistance levels are
determined
by:
· Household
Income
· Number and age of individuals in the
home
· Total monthly energy costs (gas, electricity,
wood, propane and
oil)
· Frail, elderly and life-threatening medical
conditions (proof
required)
Required
Documents:
· Copies of current utility bill showing last
4-weeks of
usage
· Proof of all household
income
· Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate,
resident
card)
· Social Security
Card
· Application form completed and
signed
Funding is limited. Not all
income-qualified individuals will be assisted.
The application process, from receipt of
application to payment, takes approximately 6 to
8 weeks.
YOU MUST CONTINUE TO PAY
YOUR BILL DURING THE APPLICATION
REVIEW. | | |
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| No Cost Weatherization
Service |
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| A certified Energy Inspector will visit you
for a thorough building inspection to assess the
needs of your home. The Inspector will then
design, within the program's constraints, a
customized set of conservation measures. DCA
will make the needed improvements, at no cost to
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| Why Weatherize? |
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· Low-income residents pay a large percentage of
their incomes to heat and cool their
homes.
· Lowers heating and cooling
costs
· Makes your home more energy
efficient
· Makes your home safer and healthier
Typical Weatherization Work
The following are examples of what can be
included in weatherizing your
home:
· Sealing drafts and air
leaks
· Improving the efficiency of your heating
system
· Adding
insulation
· Identifying indoor air quality
problems
· Installing other energy-saving
devices
· Low-flow shower
heads
· Hot water heater tank
blankets
· Pipe wrap
Since its beginning in 1979,
the Community Action Weatherization
program has been helping low-income households
across the county make their homes more energy
efficient and reduce their energy costs.
Necessary conservation improvements are made at
no cost to eligible households.
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| Post-Inspection of
Work |
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| Post-inspection
is required. It takes approximately one half
hour of your time and is usually scheduled
within 10 days of completion of the
Weatherization work. The energy inspector will
walk you through your home and explain the
benefits and potential impact of each measure
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| Qualification for
Weatherization Services |
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Department of Community Action Weatherization
Services Assistance Program is available at no
cost to low-income homeowners and renters living
in Riverside County who meet the income
guidelines. Priority is given to families with
the lowest incomes and highest energy burden, to
people age 60 or over, the permanently disabled,
and to families with small children under five
years of age. If you rent, your landlord must
give written permission to work on the property.
You should advise your landlord before you
apply. You will be asked by Community
Action to obtain your landlord’s signed
consent on an agreement prior to commencing
work. Usually homes that have been previously
served by this and other Weatherization Programs
cannot be re-weatherized, but there are some
exceptions. Please contact us for details.
Weatherization assistance eligibility is based
on your household’s gross income over the past
12 months. Your income cannot exceed 150% of the
poverty level as determined by the Federal
Government. If your only sources of income is
SSI or TANF, you may also
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| Apply Early |
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| Weatherization
services are provided on an on-going basis year
round. Work is scheduled on a first come, first
serve basis. Don’t
delay! | | |
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For more information,
call: |
Community
Action Weatherization
909-955-6418
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Community Action Utility Assistance
909-955-6448
1-800-999-5584
FAX
909-955-6506 |
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