If one or more of your
tenants have applied for our Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Services.If he/she/they
qualify on the basis of household income, this may be an opportunity for you
to receive subsidies from our state and federal programs and, often, the
utility company serving the building.
The goals of the
Weatherization Program are
Energy
Conservation And Healthier Living Conditions
for low-income Vermonters.
All
That We Ask of You Is.......
We ask that you contact the
rest of your tenants in the building (if any) and ask them to call us at
1-800-464-9951 to apply.Our
program requires that 25% of the households in a rental building meet
our eligibility requirements.
Once your tenants have
applied we will send the following forms to you. These forms should be
completed and returned to us.These
forms are as follows:
PERMISSION TO ENTER THE
PREMISES Allows us to enter the building
PROOF OF OWNERSHIP Attaches
one of the proofs listed on the forms we will send you: (i.e.:tax bill, deed, mortgage payment book, etc.)
BUILDING OWNER
AGREEMENT/DWELLING UNITS AND RENTS ATTACHMENT
A one-year rent freeze and non-eviction (without cause) agreement.Also called the “Building Owners Agreement”.This is aimed at ensuing that the tenant, our client, will enjoy the
benefits of the work for which he/she was eligible.
What's Next?
When we receive the signed
documents and other tenant applications as necessary, we will then schedule
an energy audit.Once that is
complete, the auditor will discuss the recommended measures to be installed
and further discuss anything needed from you for us to proceed with the
work.
In any event, and at any
time during this process, please feel free to call with any questions you
have.Our toll-free number is 800-464-9951.
