Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Description: Assist elderly, handicapped and low-income persons in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy.
Assistance Provided To: Low-income occupants; community-based agencies assisting low-income occupied dwelling units.
Type of Assistance: Financial-Grants.
Funding Source: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (LIHEAP) and U. S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Award Period: October 1 to September 30; July 1 to June 30.
Procedure for Applying: Submission of an application to a designated community-based agency.
WAP Program Related Documents (.PDF)
Memorandum of Understanding with Board of Public Utilities’ Comfort Partners and WAP
New Jersey Wx Field Guide (.PDF)
URL Link:/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/docs/wap/NJ-WxFgFinal-1Compressed.pdf
New Jersey Wx Field Guide QR Code:
New Jersey Energy Audit Manual:
New Jersey Energy Audit Manual (.PDF)
USDA Qualified Buildings for WAP
USDA Qualified Buildings for WAP (Excel)
HUD Multi-Family Projects
HUD Multi-Family Projects (Excel)
PHA Contact Information
PHA Contact Information(.Pdf)
New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Policy and Procedures
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Eligibility and Documentation [pdf 325kB]
Chapter 2 - Eligible and Non Eligible Structures [pdf 120kB]
Chapter 3 - Health and Safety [pdf 436kB]
Chapter 4 - Energy Audits [pdf 4.578 mB]
Chapter 5 - Uniform Bid Process and Contractor Relations [pdf 287kB]
Chapter 6 - Heating Systems [pdf 451kB]
Chapter 7 - WAP Agency's Grant Management and Program Operations [pdf 230kB]
Chapter 8 - State Quality Assurance Inspections and Monitoring [pdf 368kB]
Chapter 9 - Comfort Partners/WAP Partnership [pdf 347kB]
For additional information, call 609-913-4519 or email Angie Armand