Weatherization Program offered by City of Seattle's Office of Housing
Weatherization Program offered by City of Seattle's Office of Housing
Conducts a free energy analysis of owner occupied or rental homes in Seattle and recommends a conservation package to assist with energy saving improvements. The energy conservation package may include the following services: - Added insulation - Venting - Weatherstripping of exterior doors - Furnace repair, tune-up or replacement - Window caulking - Installation or replacement of bath fans and kitchen fans HomeWise selects and manages a private contractor to perform the work. Apartment building projects may also receive energy efficient lighting.
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Physical Address
700 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
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Application process
Call to receive an application, or visit website to download and print. Renters and landlords must call to request an application by mail. Landlords of up to four units must sign a three year covenant agreement to not raise rents. Landlords of multiple units (5 or more) must sign either a three or a ten year covenant agreement, and may have to pay percentage of improvement costs for some kinds of work.
Fee
None for single-family homeowners. Fees vary for apartment owners.
Eligibility
Owner-occupied, single family, and multi-family homes with any heat source within Seattle city limits. Also serves electrically heated homes within the Seattle City Light service area. May be used in conjunction with the loan program if client qualifies.
Service area
Seattle, WA
Agency info
City of Seattle's Office of Housing
Offers low interest loans and grants for home repairs and free weatherization services for single family homes; weatherization also available for apartment buildings.