Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Description: Assist elderly, handicapped and low-income persons in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy.
Assistance Provided To: Low-income occupants; community-based agencies assisting low-income occupied dwelling units.
Type of Assistance: Financial-Grants.
Funding Source: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (LIHEAP) and U. S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Award Period: October 1 to September 30; July 1 to June 30.
Procedure for Applying: Submission of an application to a designated community-based agency.
WAP Program Related Document
NJ State Plan Draft 2018 [pdf 2.33mB]
NJ State Plan Draft Plan 2017 [pdf 1.37mB]
New Jersey WAP Weatherization Field Guide SWS- Aligned Edition Web Version
New Jersey WAP Weatherization Field Guide SWS- Aligned Edition PDF Version
New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Policy and Procedures
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Eligibility and Documentation [pdf 325kB]
Chapter 2 - Eligible and Non Eligible Structures [pdf 120kB]
Chapter 3 - Health and Safety [pdf 436kB]
Chapter 4 - Energy Audits [pdf 4.578 mB]
Chapter 5 - Uniform Bid Process and Contractor Relations [pdf 287kB]
Chapter 6 - Heating Systems [pdf 451kB]
Chapter 7 - WAP Agency's Grant Management and Program Operations [pdf 230kB]
Chapter 8 - State Quality Assurance Inspections and Monitoring [pdf 368kB]
Appendix Weatherization Forms
Additional Resources
Policy Manual Updates [pdf 175kB]
For additional information, call (609) 984-1947 or email Angie Armand