Home Weatherization and Health Homes

Home repairs or improvements.

Our Northwest Community Action Center’s Weatherization and Healthy Homes program assists low-income families who need home repairs or improvements for the sake of safety or energy-efficiency.

Home Weatherization and Healthy Homes

Keeping your family warm and safe at home is an important part of keeping them healthy. The Northwest Community Action Center’s Weatherization and Healthy Homes program can help if your house needs some work. Weatherization services are available to Lower Yakima Valley people whose houses need improvements to keep out the cold. The Healthy Homes program makes sure your house meets basic health and safety standards to prevent injuries and keep your family healthy.

We can help low-income families whose homes need repairs or fixes to make them safer and more energy-efficient. The program is open to households in these ZIP codes:

98920 Brownstown
98921 Buena
98930 Grandview
98932 Granger

98933 Harrah
98935 Mabton
98938 Outlook
98939 Parker

99350 Prosser
98944 Sunnyside
98948 Toppenish
98951 Wapato

98952 White Swan
98953 Zillah

FIND THIS PROGRAM NEAR YOU

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Male contractor installing exterior siding on a house

Home repairs and improvements.

Help in reducing heat loss in your home
Lower energy bills
Healthier houses and apartments
Better health for people in your household who have special health needs
Less chance of slipping, tripping, or falling at home
An energy analysis of your house
Attic insulation and venting
Wall insulation
Heating duct insulation
Water heater and water pipe insulation
Weatherstripping and caulking
Draft or energy reduction fixes
Mechanical ventilation
Health and safety measures
Minor home repairs

Contact the Program

What to bring to your appointment.

Your most recent energy bill or proof of address.
Proof of Social Security number for all adults living in your home. (Your Social Security card or a letter from the Social Security Administration will work.)
Current ID with date of birth for the primary applicant. It’s best if all adults in the house can provide ID, too
A Social Security card, birth certificate, or passport for anyone over 18 living on your home
Proof of income for all adults in your house for the last three months before your appointment. Any of these will help:
- Pay stubs dating back three months before your appointment
- A Social Security award letter (including SSA, SSI, SSDI, and SSP)
- Proof of pensions or retirement income, such as an award letter from this year or bank deposit statements
- Any documents about child support, unemployment, caretaker income (COPES), self-employment, or 1099 income
Any unemployed adult who had no income must fill out a “No Income Statement”

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July22nd

Mid-Valley Health Fair

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July23rd

Mirasol Health Fair

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Lancaster Health Fair

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August12th

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September23rd

Unify Health Fair

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