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Hawaii Weatherization Assistance Program
Managing Agency Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (State HI) http://www.ehawaii.gov

Program Description

The Federally funded Weatherization Assistance Program, supplemented by other funds, has helped low-income families install insulation jackets and timers on water heaters, provided new heat pump water heaters, and offered advice on improving energy efficiency. In Hawaii, the program is administered by the Demand-Side Management organization which is part of the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT).

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Hawaii.

In order to qualify you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $25,720
2 $34,820
3 $43,920
4 $53,020
5 $62,120
6 $71,220
7 $80,320
8 $89,420

If you receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, you are automatically eligible to receive weatherization services.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

Services are provided in the counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu by the following agencies:
Hawaii: Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council
47 Rainbow Drive
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Telephone: 961-2681
Fax: 935-9213

Maui: Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.
P.O. Box 2122
(99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku)
Kahului, Hawaii 96733
Telephone: 249-2990
Fax: 249-2991
Website: http://meoinc.charityfinders.org/

Kauai: Kauai Economic Opportunity, Inc.
P.O. Box 1027
(2804 Wehe Road)
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Telephone: 245-4077
Fax: 245-7476

Oahu: Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc.
1109 Maunakea Street, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-5156
Telephone: 521-4531
Fax: 521-4538
Website: http://www.hcapweb.org

Program Contact Information

For additional information about the Hawaii Weather Assistance Program, please visit: http://hawaii.gov/labor/ocs/service-programs/serviceprograms_index.shtml/
You can also contact the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations at 808-586-8675.
Or you can send an email to: library@dbedt.hawaii.gov