Weatherization Program offered by City of Seattle's at Office of Housing - Crisis Connections : Job Details

Conducts a free energy analysis of owner-occupied or rental homes in Seattle and recommends a conservation package to assist with energy-saving improvements. The energy conservation package may include the following services:

HomeWise selects and manages a private contractor to perform the work. Apartment building projects may also receive energy-efficient lighting.

Call to receive an application, or visit the website to download and print. Renters and landlords must call to request an application by mail. Landlords of up to four units must sign a three-year covenant agreement to not raise rents. Landlords of multiple units (5 or more) must sign either a three or a ten-year covenant agreement and may have to pay a percentage of improvement costs for some kinds of work.

Eligibility: Owner-occupied, single-family, and multi-family homes with any heat source within Seattle city limits. Also serves electrically heated homes within the Seattle City Light service area. May be used in conjunction with the loan program if the client qualifies.

Fee: None for single-family homeowners. Fees vary for apartment owners.

City of Seattle's Office of Housing offers low-interest loans and grants for home repairs and free weatherization services for single-family homes; weatherization is also available for apartment buildings.