IMPORTANT PROGRAM TRANSITION NOTICEMonroe County Social Services has transitioned administration of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. Monroe Count

IMPORTANT PROGRAM TRANSITION NOTICEMonroe County Social Services has transitioned administration of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. Monroe County residents seeking Weatherization Assistance services should contact Centro Campesino directly regarding applications, eligibility requirements, required documentation, and program services.Centro Campesino Weatherization Program PageURL https://centrocampesino.org/rural-rehab-weatherizationCentro Campesino is one of the larges Weatherization Assistance Program providers in Florida and currently administers weatherization services in multiple Florida counties. With the transition of Monroe County, Centro Campesino’s Weatherization service area includes Broward, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties.    What is Weatherization?The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federally funded energy-efficiency program designed to help reduce energy costs for income-eligible households by improving the energy efficiency, health, and safety of the home. The program is not intended to provide general home repairs or cosmetic renovations.Examples of eligible weatherization measures may include:Address air infiltration with weather stripping, caulking, thresholds, minor repairs to walls, ceilings and floors, and window and door replacementInstall attic and floor insulation (floors in northern Florida counties only)Install attic ventilationApply solar reflective coating to manufactured homesInstall solar screensRepair or replace inefficient heating and cooling unitsRepair or replace water heatersEligibility RequirementsApplicants generally must meet federal income eligibility guidelines not exceeding 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. In certain circumstances, households may qualify through receipt of qualifying public assistance benefits or other eligibility pathways recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and Florida Commerce.Application ProcessApplicants should contact Centro Campesino directly for current eligibility screening requirements, application forms, required documentation, and program availability.Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc.35801 SW 186th Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034Office: (305) 245-7738   Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Email: [email protected]