500 Weatherization

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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
LIHEAP Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Weatherization

Chapter:

500

Effective Date:

October 2020

Policy Number:

500

Previous Policy Number(s):

Overview and Requirements

The Georgia Weatherization Program is administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA). This program is designed to upgrade the thermal efficiency of low income dwelling units by preventing infiltration and installing ceiling insulation. This program receives partial funding from the LIHEAP grant to states. LIHEAP applicants should be referred to this program as appropriate.

Referrals to the GA Weatherization Program must be made for eligible LIHEAP applicants as appropriate.

Basic Consideration

Eligibility Criteria

Households containing at least one family member receiving assistance under Title VI and/or Title XVI of the Social Security Act.

Households whose total income, in relation to family size is at or below 60% of the State Median Income.

If a LIHEAP Applicant is eligible for Weatherization Referral

  • a copy of the LIHEAP Application form 6000 or other agency developed form may be used as the referral document

  • The LIHEAP program coordinator must forward the referrals to the weatherization coordinator

If an LIHEAP Applicant is offered services by the Weatherization Program Staff

  • Priority will be given to households containing at least one elderly or homebound person.

  • The dwelling will have thermal efficiency upgraded by preventing infiltration and installing ceiling insulation.