Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Ohio Department of Development, Office of Energy and Environment

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is available to homeowners and renters in Akron, OH.

Ohio HWAP provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households statewide, delivered through a network of local community action agencies. Eligible improvements include insulation, air sealing, furnace tune-ups or replacement, and energy-efficient lighting. Program participants reduce gas consumption by an average of 25% for single-family homes, saving about $350 in first-year energy costs.

FY2026 LIHEAP Weatherization benefit cap is $8,547 per household. Savings average $350/year after improvements.

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Akron, OH, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Free weatherization improvements valued up to $8,547 for income-eligible Ohioans
  • Income limit: 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (or SSI/TANF/HEAP recipients qualify automatically)
  • Covers insulation, air sealing, furnace upgrades, and efficient lighting
  • Priority for seniors 60+, people with disabilities, and families with children
  • Apply at energyhelp.ohio.gov or through your county community action agency

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

This is a free, federally funded program that lowers your energy bills by improving your home's energy efficiency. After you qualify, a local agency does a free home energy audit and installs measures like attic insulation, air sealing, and heating system repair at no cost to you. The Ohio Department of Development runs it through a network of local community action agencies, so you apply through the agency that serves your county.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you qualify: you live in the home and your household income is within the program limit (commonly at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; you are usually automatically eligible if you receive SSI, TANF, or energy assistance).
  2. Find the local weatherization or community action agency that serves your county using energyhelp.ohio.gov or your local energy assistance provider (or call 1-800-282-0880).
  3. Contact that agency and complete its intake application with your income, ownership, and household information.
  4. The agency schedules a free home energy audit to decide which measures your home needs.
  5. The approved energy efficiency measures are installed at no cost to you.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of income for everyone in the household (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters), or proof that you receive SSI, TANF, or energy assistance.
  • Proof you own or rent and live in the home (a deed, mortgage statement, or lease; renters need the owner's written permission).
  • A recent utility bill for the home.
  • A government-issued photo ID.
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling, apply through local HWAP provider at energyhelp.ohio.gov

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) provide in Akron, OH?

Average benefit up to $8,547.

Who qualifies for Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron?

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is open to homeowners and renters in Akron, OH. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Akron, OH?

Apply directly with Ohio Department of Development, Office of Energy and Environment using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee.

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