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I-CARE's energy efficiency programs are designed to help low-income residents lower their energy use and costs.

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The 2024 I-CARE Urgent Repair Program will replace roofs on the homes of qualified homeowners in Iredell County, NC.
This program is funded by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency and is available to assist very low and low-income households whose incomes are below 50% of the area median income and have special needs such as frail elderly and persons with disabilities.

Services will be provided to eligible homeowners based upon their application score. Services are FREE with funding assistance provided in the form of an unsecured interest-free, deferred loan, forgiven at $3,000 per year to pay for necessary repairs. Services are also based on the availability of funding.
Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2024.

“This program is sponsored by I-CARE, Inc., with funds provided by the N.C. Housing Trust Fund.”

For more information, contact:

Cesilia Ramirez (704) 872-8141, ext. 127
Shelton Moore (704) 872-8141, ext. 142
Email: weatherizationinfo@icare-inc.org

Office: I-CARE, Inc.
1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677

Urgent Repair Program

WAP & HAARP

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is designed to help citizens who meet federal low-income guidelines to lower their energy usage and costs. HARRP is a Heating Appliance Repair and Replacement Program that works in concert with the Weatherization Assistance Program to repair and/or replace inefficient heating and air systems in the homes of low-income families, especially the elderly, individuals with disabilities and families with children.

WAP is offered in Iredell and Lincoln Counties to eligible households. Weatherizing a home involves conducting an energy assessment to identify the most cost-effective energy improvements that need to be performed on the dwelling, and then making those improvements at no cost to the household.

Typical services may include:

Replacing existing lighting with energy efficient bulbs
Improving health and safety conditions by addressing carbon monoxide levels and combustion safety
Sealing major air leaks
Installing insulation in attics, walls, and floors
Sealing and insulating ducts
Installing a smart thermostat
Performing tune-ups and repairs to heating and cooling systems

I-Care Weatherization Coverage Map Iredell & Lincoln County

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The Weatherization Program is NOT a remodeling, maintenance or rehabilitation program.

The amount that can be spent on each dwelling is limited. Incidental repairs to the home are made only to facilitate the installation and preservation of weatherization materials – not to improve the value of a home.

As a rule, the Weatherization Program does NOT install windows or doors.

On rare occasions a primary window may be installed, but only when necessary to reduce significant air leakage.

Typical improvements requested that are NOT allowable include window and door replacements, roof or siding replacements, mobile home skirting, painting and mold remediation.

There are other programs in your community that are better suited for remodeling or quick repair purposes.

*Funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program is made possible by financial assistance administered by the Office of the Governor through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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