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 (O&M) costs for property;

•Increases Net Operating Income (NOI) for the owner;

•Increases comfort for the residents;

•Preserves affordability of housing;

•Creates local jobs; and

•Reduces pollution and the impact of climate change.

How it Works:

Step 1: Income qualification of the MFAH property.

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 (SOW) is created by ICAST for the owner's and BCAEO's approval.

Step 4: Upon approval, the property is upgraded per SOW by ICAST contractors.

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

Eligibility Requirements:

• Subsidized multifamily properties with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Project Based subsidies, Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits ("LIHTC"), or USDA Rural Development (USDA-RD).

• Or multifamily properties with a minimum of 66% of their tenants with an income at or below 80% of the Area Minimum Income ("AMI") or 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Please note that the program is first-come-first-served, and funds are limited. Typical funding is $10,000/apartment. Due to high demand and approval, there may be a waiting list, so please be patient.

CALL TODAY TO GET STARTED

(866) 590-4377

MI_WAP@icastusa.org