CCI Programs

HCI Programs

Illinois Home Weatherization
Assistance Program (IHWAP)

The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help eligible households conserve fuel and save money, while increasing the comfort of their homes. This is done by air sealing (tightening) the home. Safety checks are also performed on every home to ensure smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors are properly working.

Program eligibility depends upon:

Annual household income
Received LIHEAP assistance in last 12 months
Someone in the household receives SSI, AABD or TANF

Depending upon the type, age and condition of the home some of the following energy saving measures may be preformed.

Air sealing with 2 part foam
Insulation blown into the attic or walls
Weather-strip and door sweeps
Caulk of windows and doors

IHWAP will also have an experienced heating contractor come out to your home and examine the heating system. The contractor will inspect your furnace and make sure it is operating as efficient at possible and safe. Heating contractors may perform the following work:

Clean and tuning your furnace
Repair necessary parts to ensure consist heat and safety
Update parts to be more efficient including your thermostat
Replacement of the unit with a high efficiency model

Community Contacts’ Weatherization staff determines if the household is income eligible and notifies them within 30 days after all of the documentation has been received. If the household is eligible, one of the agency’s trained staff will assess the home and conduct an energy audit that will determine what work can be done in order to save the most energy. The work to be done on the home is scheduled and the contractor contacts the applicant to arrange a time for the the weatherization work to be done. The contractors, using the work order generated from the computerized audit, install the appropriate materials in the home. After the work is completed, the home is inspected to make sure the work is complete, correct and answer any questions. All work comes with a one year warranty.

This program is administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Energy Assistance. Community Contacts, Inc. provides weatherization services throughout Kane and DeKalb counties.

Schedule an Appointment

If you live in Kane or DeKalb County please call 847-697-8800 to schedule an appointment for weatherization assistance.

More Information:

For more information call Community Contacts, Inc at 847-697-8800
or Click Here to Email Us

Click below for additional Weatherization Brochures:

Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Brochure
Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Brochure En Espanol
Weatherization Flyer