Serving residents in Siskiyou County to make their homes more energy efficient. Renters and owners living in houses, apartments, and manufactured or mobile homes can receive assistance. (CA lic. # 629328)
Download the 2017 Applications and Instructions by clicking the following links:
2017 Application, English 2017 Instructions, English
2016 Application, Spanish 2016 Spanish Instructions
Q. Is there any cost to the renter or owner?
A. No, all weatherization services are at no cost to eligible renters or home owners.
Q. Is the income qualification based on my landlord’s income?
A. No, the home is qualified based on the tenant’s income. Amounts are listed in the instruction packet.
Q. Can renters get weatherization services?
A. Yes, renters can receive services once a service agreement is signed by the property owner.
Q. How long does it take to get service?
A. GNS is required to serve low income and vulnerable populations based on their need and several other criteria. The evaluation of those criteria as well as availability of funding determines how soon a client is served. It can take several months to a year and half to receive services.
Q. How often can I apply?
A. Apply every calendar year until you receive services. Each address can only receive assistance one time.
Q. What services are provided?
A. The program can repair and replace exterior doors, windows and certain appliances and install floor and ceiling insulation. Additional energy efficiency measures are also available, as well as diagnostic testing of heaters and fuel burning appliances for the safety of the occupants. The program does not repair roofs.
Q. How do I apply for weatherization services?
A. Call our Weatherization staff at 938-4115 Ext. 117 or request weatherization services when completing an energy assistance application. It is the same application for both programs, so if you have already applied for Energy Assistance, you need only to contact us to indicate that you would like to also apply for Weatherization. Click on the links below to view and/or print the application packet, all pages must be submitted with your request for assistance.
Weatherization Program Assistant, (530) 938-4115 ext 127 or click here to send an email
