The Madison County Community Development Office is now accepting applications to assist eligible renters and homeowners with the installation of energy saving measures for homes.
Assistance includes insulating attics and sidewalls, caulking, weather stripping, addressing window problems, stopping air infiltration and addressing general heating and cooling waste. The program also includes inspecting furnaces for health, safety and mechanical operation. If needed, a new furnace may be installed, the Madison County Community Development Office announced today.
Landlords are required to contribute 50 percent for all mechanical work, as well as a $150.00 assessment fee, for work done on a rental property.
To receive weatherization assistance, a family’s gross income must fall within the following:
| Family Size | 30-Day Income | Annual Income |
| 1 | $1,436 | $17,235 |
| 2 | $1,939 | $23,265 |
| 3 | $2,441 | $29,295 |
| 4 | $2,944 | $35,325 |
| 5 | $3,446 | $41,355 |
| 6 | $3,949 | $47,385 |
| 7 | $4,451 | $53,415 |
| 8 | $4,954 | $59,445 |
Madison County residents interested in obtaining additional information about the Weatherization Program should contact David Goodrich or Myrna Amisch at Madison County Community Development, 618-692-8940.
Funding for the Madison County Weatherization Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well the State of Illinois.
