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Post by Pete on Jan 12, 2024 11:17:16 GMT
Qualifications vary by state, but are fairly reasonable.
There are programs to help pay for heating, cooling, home weatherization, internet, and phone bills, too.
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Post by Hank on Jan 12, 2024 16:51:21 GMT
More often than not,
Qualifications are the same as the programs are federal.
The states are a pass through.
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Post by Pete on Jan 12, 2024 19:04:18 GMT
Henry, the one that interests me is the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Our house is old & from how it can feel in here in winter I don't think it's as well insulated as it could be. I mean, there's likely better insulation methods available now than there were decades ago.
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Post by Hank on Jan 13, 2024 5:01:20 GMT
But it would be the land ladies application.
And as an asset based program that would be a no go.
Pre Biden, I don't know how the guidelines have changed.
A different direction that is run differently I believe is the habitat for humanity program, is there one nearby?
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Post by Hank on Jan 13, 2024 5:04:01 GMT
Most likely whatever was used has settled.
Your HD has a rental?
See if they have a temp gun.
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Post by Pete on Jan 13, 2024 13:08:45 GMT
Henry, as for being a renter, I found this on PA's website for WAP:
The weatherization measures are provided at no cost to the homeowner or tenant. If you are a renter, your landlord will be required to sign an agreement allowing you to participate in the weatherization program.
IMO, the " allowing you" means eligibility would be based on my income. But I don't now that for sure. but it makes sense to me. How about to you?
Dunno if there's a Habitat For Humanity Program in this area.
A temperature gun would be interesting to use & see where heat loss is happening. Dunno if HD has one for renting but there's a hardware store around here that does nothing but rent out all sorts of tools.
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Post by Hank on Jan 13, 2024 20:14:17 GMT
Eggcellant!
That is one of the first steps a program contractor would take.
And you would know if they are telling what is so.
Do Both houses.
Say which structure is older?
I'm betting yours.
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Post by Hank on Jan 13, 2024 20:34:09 GMT
IMO, the " allowing you" means eligibility would be based on my income. But I don't now that for sure. but it makes sense to me. How about to you?
The administration is pushing to improve efficiencies and that statement may be a part of that.
Checking is just time, local resource was listed?
Around here they called
Community Action Agencies.
Sometimes these things require property be retained for X years for no payback, A type of lien.
I would say that is only thing to watch for.
And contractor references.
More often than not a 2" hole in each stud bay is the only intrusion.
I bet even the Landladys husband has seen those insulation blowers.
Typically two materials to choose from, and feel both are near equal. The recycled paper or denim and the blowable fiberglass.
Depending on cost difference I would expect.
The government may have an air pressure test done.
you have seen that where a fan is put in door?
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Post by Pete on Jan 13, 2024 23:13:50 GMT
Henry, you certainly know more about WAP than I do. You've made several good points for me to ask about & keep in mind.
You got me curious as to when the landlady's house was built. Online property records show '64. All I or she knows about our house is that a previous owner built our house as a guest house. Doesn't know when. But she's been here for 20 yrs.
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Post by dave2 on Jan 14, 2024 0:49:06 GMT
I can't help but chuckle when the conversation goes to "how long someone has lived where.
Our house was built by my grandfather in 1921. It passed from him to my mom and dad, to me, and now to our youngest (age 62) daughter. When we gave our daughter and SIL the house back in 1995 we retained a life lease so will live out our life here.
I was born in this house back in 1933 and with the exception of military service and a short period (less than a year) after marriage have lived here all of my life.
At our present ages (me 90, wife 87) I'd say our time is getting short. LOL
Sorry to interrupt - -back to heating.
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Post by Hank on Jan 14, 2024 1:25:29 GMT
Oh I was thinking on the line of the smaller being the original.
Pete did you note that energy assistance only takes into account the last 3 months of income?
And one vehicle is not counted as an asset.
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Post by Hank on Jan 14, 2024 1:41:38 GMT
Dave after you moved back in with your Bride did you remodel many rooms or just kitchen bath and paint.
I'm thinking it would have went through two maybe 3 electrical upgrades.
Who put in the first bathroom?
There are 2 now?
It would have been HorseHair plaster over lathe. Probably newspaper in the walls.
At some point wallpaper, I don't know when wallpaper came about.
Did it have paneling phase? Does it have just covered lead paint, paint, sheet rock or removed?
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Post by Pete on Jan 14, 2024 14:09:59 GMT
Henry, well, my income remains the same each month with SS. So...
And I've only got one vehicle, my Jeep Renegade. Which is costly enough to own. Don't want two.
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Post by Pete on Jan 14, 2024 14:14:06 GMT
Dave, very interesting story there & surely unique.
I moved from my parent's house when I was 18 & just guess-timating I've lived in a dozen houses since. Longest was in the trailer I once owned, 20 yrs. Been in our current house 13 yrs this month.
By the way the house I grew up in is no longer there. It was ripped apart & washed away in the flood that hit here in '77. Along with the 5 other houses in that same area.
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Post by Hank on Jan 14, 2024 19:05:49 GMT
April would Start my Eighth year here but it will not happen.
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