[E-updates] Weatherization grants available to Lawrence homeowners

[Lisa Patterson]

NEWS RELEASE	City of Lawrence, Kansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2003

CONTACT: Larry Hamm, rehabilitation specialist
Neighborhood Resources Department
(785) 832-7700

Weatherization grants available to Lawrence homeowners 

(Lawrence, Kansas) - The City of Lawrence has funds available for
weatherizing homes throughout Lawrence.  Eligible improvements include attic
insulation, storm windows and door weather-stripping.

In an effort to prepare Lawrence residents for cold weather, the
Neighborhood Resources Department will administer grant money provided
through the Community Development Block Grant.  The program has an emphasis
on weatherization because when homeowners reduce the amount of outside air
entering a home, energy efficiency is increased.

To be eligible for assistance through the weatherization program, homeowners
must meet the following requirements;
1. Must be the first time to participate in the program.
2. The home must be owner occupied with no more than two dwelling units.
3. Annual gross family income cannot exceed the following guidelines:
Family Size     Maximum Income ($)
1                       32,600
2                       37,250
3                       41,900
4                       46,550
5                       50,300
6                       54,000
7                       57,750
8+                     61,450

Grants for energy saving improvements do not require repayment of
assistance.  Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The
deadline for applications is August 29, 2003.

Grant applications are available in the Neighborhood Resources Department, 1
Riverfront Plaza, on Level 1, Suite 110 or on the website at
http://www.lawrenceneighres.org/cdbg/weatherizationapplication.pdf.

Call 832-3100 or 832-3109 for more information.

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Lisa K. Patterson
Communications Coordinator
City of Lawrence
PO Box 708
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-3406
fax (785) 832-3405
lpatterson@ci.lawrence.ks.us
http://www.lawrenceks.org