Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Weatherization Assistance Program
Mille Lacs Government Center
43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359
(320) 532-7880
emergencyservices@hhs.millelacsband-nsn.gov
https://millelacsband.com/government/resources1/department-of-health-human-services/emergency-services
Service Details
Description
Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members
Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home.
Services may include:
* Addition of attic or wall insulation
* Reduction of air leakage
* Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters
* Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home
Features
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Area Served by County
- Mille Lacs County
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Specialization
- Native American Community
- People with low income
Eligibility
Households are eligible based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or if eligible for assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limit of 50% of State Median Income, whichever is greater. Households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible.
Priority is given to households with:
* Elderly or disabled family members
* Children under 19 years of age
* High energy consumption
Please note that the wait time for assistance, after eligibility has been determined, varies between local WAP providers.
Application Instructions
Complete one application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance:
* English Application
* Spanish Application
* Hmong Application
* Somali Application
* Vietnamese Application
Applications can also be picked up from your local service provider, or Minnesota residents can obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710 or email: energy.info@state.mn.us
Mail the completed application to your local provider.
Fees
There is no fee.
Area Served
Mille Lacs Reservation
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (320) 532-4181 | |
| Toll Free | (800) 709-6445 |
Last Update
12/12/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- AanjiBimaadizing (Income and Work Support Services)
- Community Services
- Crisis Line
- Domestic Violence Support Services - Family Violence Prevention Program
- Elder Services
- Legal Assistance
- Mental Health and Drug Addiction Services
- Transportation - Community Health Representatives
- Tribal Health and Human Services
- Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE)
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BH-3000.1800-950Weatherization Programs Definition
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.
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BM-3000.0500-450.25Furnaces Definition
Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned heating systems. Furnaces are powered by wood, coal, oil, propane, natural gas or electricity and pump heated air throughout a home or other building using a system of ducts. Some systems heat water which circulates through radiators. Included are programs that provide grants or loans for furnace replacement.
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YH-6000.6000Native American Community Definition
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.
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YW-8500Tribal Reservation Residents Definition
Individuals and families of Native American descent who have needs and interests in common based on living in areas recognized by the federal or a state government as being set aside for the use of Native Americans and governed by Native Americans.