5 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 5.1 Designate the income eligibility threshold used for the Weatherization component Add Household Size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes State Median Income 60.00% 5.2 Do you enter into an interagency agreement to have another government agency administer a WEATHERIZATION component? Yes No 5.3 If yes, name the agency and attach a copy of the Internal Agreement or Contract. North Dakota Department of Commerce 5.4 Is there a separate monitoring protocol for weatherization? Yes No WEATHERIZATION - Types of Rules 5.5 Under what rules do you administer LIHEAP weatherization? (Check only one.) Entirely under LIHEAP (not DOE) rules Entirely under DOE WAP (not LIHEAP) rules Mostly under LIHEAP rules with the following DOE WAP rule(s) where LIHEAP and WAP rules differ (Check all that apply): Income Threshold Weatherization of entire multi-family housing structure is permitted if at least 66% of units (50% in 2- & 4-unit buildings) are eligible units or will become eligible within 180 days Weatherize shelters temporarily housing primarily low income persons (excluding nursing homes, prisons, and similar institutional care facilities). Other - Describe: Mostly under DOE WAP rules, with the following LIHEAP rule(s) where LIHEAP and WAP rules differ (Check all that apply.) Income Threshold Weatherization not subject to DOE WAP maximum statewide average cost per dwelling unit. Weatherization measures are not subject to DOE Savings to Investment Ration (SIR ) standards. Other - Describe: Income eligibility for LIHEAP is a pre-requisite for weatherization services. DOC weatherization does not require ASHRAE 62.2 compliance. DOC weatherization does not require Quality Control Certified Inspections. DOC weatherization does not follow the 15-year requirement for re-weatherization. DOC weatherization does not replace refrigerators in rental properties We allow omission of some measures if there are documented reasons for NOT doing them, such as a health and safety issue. Average Cost Per Unit is $10,000.00 and Health and Safety Limit is 20%. Beginning in FY2020, a combination of Department of Energy (DOE) funds and LIHEAP funds may be used on an LIHEAP-eligible household’s home in order to maintain average cost (per funding source) at a consistent, acceptable level. Federal reporting will count only those LIHEAP households for which LIHEAP funds were expended and, likewise, will only report LIHEAP dollars spent. DOE funds expended will not be included in LIHEAP reporting. DOE rules will be followed if a combination of funds are used to weatherize a LIHEAP household Eligibility, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5 5.6 Do you require an assets test? Yes No 5.7 Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for : Renters Yes No Renters living in subsidized housing? Yes No Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No 5.8 Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults? Yes No Individuals with a disability? Yes No Young Children? Yes No House holds with high energy burdens? Yes No Other? Yes No If you selected "Yes" for any of the options in questions 5.6, 5.7, or 5.8, you must provide further explanation of these policies in the text field below. Income eligibility for LIHEAP is a pre-requisite for weatherization services. All heating assistance households will automatically be referred for energy conservation (weatherization) services. The Department of Commerce/Community Action Agencies receive a monthly referral list of LIHEAP approved applicants so they can verify LIHEAP eligibility for households who inquire about weatherization services or so they may contact households who are eligible for weatherization services. Discussion with applicants who live in poor quality housing, that have high-energy usage, or who are demonstrating a pattern of reliance on Energy Assistance should focus on the benefits of conservation services. Energy conservation will stretch LIHEAP dollars. 1. The amount of money required for heating from the applicant's own pocket is reduced. 2. The conservation and weatherization services will continue to reduce energy costs, so even if the applicant is not eligible for LIHEAP, the out- of-pocket costs will be lower. 3. Their home will be more comfortable with fewer drafts and cold spots. 4. The long-term advantage of taking the extra time to encourage participation in conservation services now is that program expenditures will be reduced, allowing more people to be served and reducing the chances that benefit levels will have to be decreased. North Dakota contracts with the Department of Commerce for weatherization services who in turn contracts with Community Action agencies. The Community Action agencies receive written approval from a landlord for weatherization work before any work is started for eligibility LIHEAP households who reside in subsidized housing. The following further defines subsidized housing: Renters of units in some governmental subsidized housing (including HAP renter/heat paid clients) are not directly responsible for heating costs. The rental costs for these households are based on a fixed percentage of the household's income and other factors. Their rental costs do not increase when heating costs increase; therefore, there households are not eligible for heating assistance from LIHEAP. • Those renters in governmental subsidized housing who are responsible for part or all of their heating costs may be eligible for LIHEAP benefits. Their eligibility and benefit level is determined in the same manner as other LIHEAP households. • See Section M (3) and Section O of the ND State Plan attachments document. In rental situations, permission is obtained from the property owner in the form of an agreement that is signed by the landlord. See Department of Commerce Weatherization Policy and Procedures, Section 700 covering rentals. Specific section is 700.22 Benefit Levels 5.9 Do you have a maximum LIHEAP weatherization benefit/expenditure per household? Yes No 5.9a If yes, what is the maximum? $0 5.10 Do you use an Average Cost per Unit (ACPU). Yes No 5.10a If so, what is the ACPU amount? $0 Types of Assistance, 2605(c)(1), (B) & (D) 5.11 What LIHEAP weatherization measures do you provide ? (Check all categories that apply.) Weatherization needs assessments/audits Energy related roof repair Caulking and insulation Major appliance repairs Storm windows Major appliance replacement Furnace/heating system modifications/repairs Windows/sliding glass doors Furnace replacement Doors Cooling system modifications/repairs Water Heater Water conservation measures Cooling system replacement Roof top solar Community solar projects Compact florescent light bulbs Other - Describe: If weatherization expenditures are above $8,000 per household, state approval must be obtained. LED Bulbs are used instead of compact florescent light bulbs If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.