Michigan

Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program

ICAST has been selected by the Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity (BCAEO) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to implement a new Statewide Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The new program will serve the low-income residents of multifamily affordable housing (MFAH) properties, offering property owners and their tenants access to the benefits of energy efficiency, solar, and health and safety upgrades.

Benefits of WAP:

• Helps reduce utility bills for tenants and property owners

•Reduces operation and maintenance costs for property

•Increases net operating income for the owner

•Increases comfort for residents

•Preserves affordability of housing

•Creates local jobs

•Reduces pollution and the impact of climate change

How it Works:

Step 1: Income qualification of the MFAH property to meet the
"under 80% of the area median income for two-thirds of the tenants" criteria.

Step 2: An energy assessment of the property is conducted by ICAST to identify opportunities to enhance its energy performance and the health and safety of tenants.

Step 3: A scope of work is created by ICAST for the owner's and BCAEO's approval.

Step 4: Upon approval, the property is upgraded per the scope of work by ICAST contractors.

Step 5: Final inspections are completed by ICAST before issuing a certification of completion.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Subsidized multifamily properties with HUD project-based subsidies, public housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, or USDA-RD.

• Or multifamily properties with a minimum of 66% of their tenants with an income at or below 80% of the area median income or 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Please note that the program is first-come-first-served and there may be a waiting list due to high demand.

CALL TODAY TO GET STARTED

(866) 590-4377

MI_WAP@icastusa.org

Download the Michigan WAP Brochure here