The Low Income Weatherization Assistance
Program was established in 1977 to assist low income persons reduce their
utility bills by providing for various energy conservation measures.
Assistance is provided free of charge and no liens or financial obligations
are placed on individuals receiving assistance.
The Weatherization
Assistance Program is funded primarily from the Fund for Energy Assistance in
Nevada which was established through the passage of AB661 during the 2001
Legislative Session. Other funding is available through the U.S.
Department of Energy and the Housing Division's Low Income Housing Trust
Fund. Funds for weatherization assistance are available to all areas
of Nevada.
Approximately 69%
of the program's eligible households reside in Clark County which is
served by two service providers. HELP of Southern Nevada serves all of
Clark County except the City of Henderson which is served by Neighborhood
Services. The remaining 31% of the state are served by Nevada Rural
Housing Authority and
Rural Nevada Development Corporation. (Refer to service providers below for
the respective counties served by these agencies.)
