The City of Memphis’ Division of Housing & Community Development (HCD) administers the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for Shelby County through a funding partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. WAP works to promote energy efficient homes for low-income households through the installation of energy conservation measures. Examples include, but are not limited to, installing insulation, reducing air-infiltration, performing heating and cooling tune-ups and modifications. When health and safety is a concern, the weatherization program will replace or install equipment to resolve the issue.

 

 

PURPOSE

To increase the energy efficiency of homes, mobile homes, and apartments occupied by low-income persons, focusing on the elderly, those with disabilities, and families with children.

  • By weatherizing more homes, we will improve the housing stock in Shelby County with energy efficient technology and also make the homes more comfortable.
  • To reduce the energy burden of low-income residents in Shelby County Nationally, an average household spends 3.5% of its annual income on energy costs.  In the Memphis area, half of the low-income households spend more than 13.2% of their annual income on utilities. 
  • To improve public health by increasing indoor air quality through home improvements and reducing pollution generated from excess energy consumption.

Any household that has one or more family members that receive or has received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Families First, or Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (SSI) in the twelve (12) months preceding the application for WAP is considered to meet income limits.  Applicants are required provide verification of receipt of benefits.

 

PROGRAM PROCESS
Obtain an application from the by clicking here or pick up an application at one of the participating community centers or libraries listed below.

  • Cunningham Community Center
  • Raleigh Community Center
  • Bert Ferguson Community Center
  • Whitehaven Community Center
  • Hickory Hill Community Center
  • Orange Mound Community Center
  • Marion Hale Community Center
  • Lester Community Center
  • Charles Powell-Westwood Community Center
  • Riverview Kansas Community Center
  • Dave Wells Community Center
  • Hollywood Community Center
  • Millington Public Library
  • Bartlett Public Library
  • Sam T. Wilson Public Library
  • Germantown Community Library

The City has 90 days to approve or deny the application. If your application is approved, a certified auditor will visit your home to perform an energy audit resulting in a work order with a list of recommended weatherization measures.

 

PARTICIPATION
The application is available by clicking here or can be picked up at specified community centers. If you would like us to mail you an application, please call 901-636-7366 to provide your mailing information. Once your application is complete with supporting documentation, please drop off or mail to:

City of Memphis
HCD/Weatherization Program
170 N. Main Street, 4th Floor, Office #409
Memphis, TN 38103

For further questions regarding the program, contact us weatherization@memphistn.gov, or call and leave a message at (901) 636-7366. Please remember to leave your name, address, and phone number in your message.

(If you need assistance from staff to complete the application, please advise on your message and a staff person will contact you to assist you in completing the application.)