Heating Repair Replacement Program

The Heating Repair Replace Program shall provide for the replacement or repair of a homes primary heating system, such as a furnace, fireplace or water heater. The program may be called slightly different names in different states and counties across the country. In addition, the Heating Repair Replacement Program can provide for the performance of energy conservation measures on primary heating systems for low and moderate income homeowners across the nation. Participants in the HRPP program are typically also served under the federal government Weatherization program.

Qualifying low to moderate income, elderly, and disabled homeowners with broken furnaces, heaters, fireplaces or water heaters can receive help through the Heating Repair or Replacement Program, which was created by the Housing and Human Services Department. The programs are run at the local state and county level, and funding is distributed from these organizations. Your community action agency is often the lead organization, or they can refer you to the correct organization to contact. The program is available as the result of a grant that was established from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

 

 

Eligibility for the HRRP

The Heating Repair Replace Program is usually offered as an emergency-based heating system repair program. Some organizations will also replace heating units. The program helps qualified homeowners pay for the replacement or it will repair unsafe, broken, or defective heating systems. Most requests for aid usually come during the cold weather heating system.

However, if sufficient funding is still available after the heating season when the demand for help is the greatest, HRRP may be able to provide additional aid. The program can complete maintenance work (such as tuning and cleaning the unit) and if the unit was repaired but is still not in top notch condition, during the off season the program may provide for the replacement of heating systems and furnaces that are still in poor condition and not worth repairing. Additional monies are also available for asbestos abatement only as needed. This will ensure that any heating system repairs or replacements that need to occur are completed safely.

Heating Repair Replace Program Limits

The funding is limited. There of course is a maximum limit allowed for different types of heating system repairs or replacements. In some instances, the applying household may be required to provide a co-payment towards the expense. Local community agencies will also attempt to utilize all available utility funds for heating system replacements in an effort to minimize the need for any homeowner contributions.

Where to apply

The HRRP program is often administered by a network of local community action agencies. Click here to find your local agency.

In most areas this is the same non-profit agency that administers the federal government Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP or Fuel Assistance) program.