Mayor Timothy J. Driscoll and the Borough Council have announced that the Borough of Bergenfield will be hosting a presentation by the Bergen County Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) on October 20th at 8:00 pm in the Borough Council Chambers about a free weatherization assistance program for residents. The program is a national effort to help homeowners and tenants improve the energy efficiency of their homes, and it is being administered locally by the Bergen County Community Action Partnership. Eligibility is largely based on federal income guidelines.
You are urged to participate in this program if you have trouble keeping your house or apartment warm during the winter and cool in the summer or if your energy bills are unusually high. This is how it works.
Number 1: Be sure that you meet the income requirements:
Income Guidelines
Family Size/Yearly Gross Income
1: $21,780.
2: $29,420.
3: $37,060.
4: $44,700.
5: $52,340.
6: $59,980.
7: $67,620.
8: $75,260.
For family units of more than 8 members, add $3,820 for each member. If you think you are slightly over the limit or you’re not sure what your annual income is, fill out the application. Let BCCAP determine if you are eligible.
Veterans who are receiving cash benefits and recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, TANF, automatically qualify.
Number 2: Pick up an application packet from Borough Hall, 198 North Washington Avenue, or at the Bergen County Community Action Partnership office located at 241 Moore Street, Hackensack. Return your completed application as quickly as possible to the BCCAP office.
Number 3: The Bergen County Community Action Partnership will make an appointment for a technician to visit your home to perform an energy audit. This is a way to examine your home to see if air is leaking out through the windows, doors, attic or any other penetrations. The furnace, boiler, stove, refrigerator and water heater are also checked. You will be informed of the results of the audit.
Number 4: Expert mechanics will repair or replace faulty windows and doors, install high-efficiency insulation and, if necessary, repair or replace boilers, furnaces, refrigerators and water heaters.
If you feel that you may qualify for this program, do not miss this opportunity to get valuable information that can help you lower your heating and electric bills.
Not sure if you qualify? Cannot make the presentation, but would like more information? Call 201-457-0021.