Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

You can apply three ways:

• In person at your nearest Community Resource Center 
• Online
• Mailing application to your nearest Community Resource Center or place in drop box available in front of all centers (applications and supporting documentation should be placed in an envelope with your name on it)

Note: Assistance has been temporarily put on hold until further funding becomes available.

• Reside in Miami-Dade County
• Be 18 years or older and possess a valid State of Florida ID
• Be a US Citizen of have legal permanent resident status
• Have a total household income that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
  • 1 member in household: $25,760
  • 2 members in household: $34,840
  • 3 members in household: $43,920
  • 4 members in household: $53,000
  • 5 members in household: $62,080
  • 6 members in household: $71,160
  • 7 members in household: $80,240
  • 8 members in household: $89,320
  • For each additional member in household with more than 8 people, add $9,080
• Have a valid Social Security Card for all household members
• Provide proof of income for all household members for the past 12-month (last six paystubs, 2021 SSA or SSI award letter, 2021 pension or retirement statement or unemployment compensation) 
  • Current SNAP Benefits Printout
  • Current Veterans Benefits
  • Employer letter on company letterhead verifying employment start date, pay rate, frequency of pay and average hours worked per week
  • Most recent Florida Power & Light utility bill
• Current Child Support Verification Printout
• TANF Verification Printout
• Current Worker Compensation Benefits
• Notarized letter verifying the dollar amount of how much and how often, if someone is assisting you (attach income documentation such as pay stubs for the person assisting you)
• Income Self-Declaration Form
• Proof of homeownership (warranty deed, combined tax notice or mortgage statement)

Mechanical Measures:

• Clean, tune, repair or replace heating and cooling systems
• Install duct and heating pipe installation
• Install programmable thermostats and other HVAC controls
• Repair and replace water heaters
• Install water heater tank insulation
• Insulate water heating pipes
• Install solar water heating systems
• Install waste heat recovery devices

Health and Safety Measures:

• Complete combustion appliance safety testing
• Repair or replace vent systems to ensure combustion gas draft safely outside
• Install mechanical ventilation to ensure adequate indoor air quality
• Assess fire hazards, install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when needed
• Evaluate mold and moisture hazards
• Perform incidental safety repairs when needed

Building Shell Measures:

• Install wall, floor, ceiling, attic or foundation insulation
• Complete blower door testing
• Perform air sealing
• Repair or replace primary windows and doors
• Install storm windows and doors
• Install window film or solar screen windows louvers and awnings
• Repair minor roof and wall leaks prior to attic and wall insulation

Electrical Baseload Measures: 

• Install efficient light sources
• Replace refrigerators and freezers with energy efficient models

Wind mitigation inspections and grant awards available

• For more information visit My Safe FL Home
• For inquiries email [email protected]