Senior Assistance Program - Weatherization and Home Security Program for Seniors and Disabled

The City of Coffeyville Housing & Community Development is offering a grant up to $1,500 for weatherization and home security improvements. The funds are limited and applications will be provided on a first come first served basis.

Eligible improvements include:

  • Insulation for attic and walls
  • Weather-stripping for doors and windows
  • Security lighting
  • Security doors and security screen doors
  • Energy efficient windows

Property owner eligibility

  • Combined Household income must not exceed 125% of the area median income
  • Applicant must be 65 years old or older, or permanently disabled of any age
  • Occupant must be owner or record of the property
  • Inspection by the City and approval by the City of work to be done must happen prior to commencement of work
  • Property owner(s) will be limited to one weatherization grant in a 3-year period.

Income Limits

The annual family income must be no more than 125% of the area median income:

Persons in family

Income Limit

1

$40,948

2

$49,138

3

$57,328

4

$65,518

 

Terms and Conditions of Grant

  • Following approval of the application, an inspection of the property will be made by the City. A list of eligible weatherization and home safety items will be prepared.
  • City will arrange for approved work to be completed by a licensed and insured contractor.
  • Upon completion and approval of work, payment will be made to the contractor within 30 days.
  • Work must be completed within 60 days of City approval (extensions may be granted).

Applications are available in the Housing Department at City Hall - 102 W. 7th