General Qualifications
Service Program Eligibility Guidelines
People Working Cooperatively clients qualify based on their income level, where they live, and what type of services they need. The average PWC client earns less than $13,000 a year and typically faces challenges due to illness, disability, job loss or other circumstances.
Following are general guidelines of program qualifications:
Energy Conservation (Weatherization)
Weatherization Program
- Heat with Natural Gas or Electric through Duke Energy
- Bill is in household member’s name
- Homeowners or renters may qualify
Income Guidelines are as follows:
Natural Gas Heated Homes
150% of poverty level
| Household | Annual Income |
| 1 Person |
$16,755 |
| 4 People |
$ 34,575 |
| Add additional $5,610 for each additional household member |
Electrically Heated homes
200% of poverty level
| Household | Annual Income |
| 1 Person |
$22,340 |
| 4 People |
$46,100 |
| Add additional $7,480 for each additional household member |
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Income Guidelines are as follows:
EPP Income Guidelines
150% of poverty level
| Household | Annual Income |
| 1 Person |
$16,245 |
| 4 People |
$33,075 |
| Add additional $5,610 for each additional household member |
Electric Partnership Program (EPP)
- Electric customers of Duke Energy
- Must be enrolled in Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) or income eligible for PIPP
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Home Repairs
- Must be a homeowner to qualify
- Income qualifications based on 50% of area median in most cases
Income Guidelines are as follows:
*Home Repair Income Guidelines
50% of area median
| Household | Annual Income |
| 1 Person |
$24,050 |
| 2 People |
$27,500 |
| 3 People |
$30,950 |
| 4 People |
$34,350 |
| 5 People |
$37,100 |
| 6 People |
$39,850 |
| 7 People |
$42,600 |
| 8 People |
$45,350 |
*Home Repair Income Guidelines
35% of area median
| Household | Annual Income |
| 1 Person |
$17,500 |
| 4 People |
$24,955 |
| *Home repair services in Clermont County, as well as parts of Butler, Warren and Hamilton County use a lower income guideline of 35% of median income |
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Income Guidelines are as follows:
Modifications Income Guidelines
80% of area median
| Household | Annual Income |
| 1 Person |
$40,000 |
| 2 People |
$45,680 |
| 3 People |
$51,360 |
| 4 People |
$57,040 |
| 5 People |
$61,680 |
| 6 People |
$66,240 |
| 7 People |
$70,800 |
| 8 People |
$75,360 |
Modifications for Mobility
Modifications for Mobility Program
- Must be a homeowner to qualify
- Income qualifications based on 80% of area median
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Federal Home Loan Bank Program
- Income qualifications same as Modifications for Mobility program (80% of median income)
- Disabled persons not receiving Supplement Security Income (SSI) must provide documentation of disability
- Homeowners must sign a 5 year deed restriction for the services provided
- Homeowners must receive one hour of budget counseling
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PWC uses one application for all programs. Click here to apply for services, or contact our Production Support Department at (513) 351-7921 or 1-800-392-7921 to apply for services by phone or for answers to any questions regarding qualifications.