Community Action Agency

Miami-Dade's Weatherization Assistance Program is currently accepting applications from qualified homeowners who may be eligible to receive free weatherization services to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce energy costs.

Homeowners may receive home energy upgrades that include repair or replacement of windows, doors, low flow fixtures, replacement of ceiling insulation, appliances, repair or replacement of air-conditioning units, and water heaters among other services. Participation in the program is based on household income meeting established US Poverty Guidelines, as well as, an energy home audit.  Priority is given to families with children, the elderly and the disabled.

Deadline for submitting applications is September 2, 2011. Applications submitted after that date will not be eligible for the program.

Several Miami-Dade County departments are working together to provide first-time homebuyers an opportunity to become homeowners.

The Southern Anchor Home Buyers Program provides a bridge to home ownership for working families. Eligible families will reside in a secured gated rental community of townhomes located at 12300 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami, Florida 33177.

Miami-Dade County is currently assisting individuals and families with paying their utility bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program assists individuals with paying their utility bills (gas and electric), individuals may qualify to recieve up to $300.00 in assistance.

Applications are now being accepted at Neighborhood Service Centers. For additional information on LIHEAP and other programs available through the County, contact us at 786-469-4600 or by dialing 311 from any phone.