Weatherization

Weatherization Program

Much to many folks surprise, the “outhouse” is still being used in Tazewell County, and much to many folks surprise there are still homes that do not have a bathroom or in- complete plumbing. Over the past year, CVCA has built two new homes and are in the process of completing two additional homes.

Our Weatherization Program staff completed another successful year by completing 32 units in Tazewell & Russell Counties with our DOE contract spending a total of $103,306.00. In our LIHEAP WX Program, we completed 72 units in Tazewell & Russell Counties.

The Weatherization Program is designed to assist low-income clients in Tazewell and Russell Counties reduce energy loss such as:

Attic Insulation
Heating System Inspection
Side wall insulation

To be eligible for this program, you must own your home and meet income guidelines of the Department of Energy (130% of poverty) which are based on family income for the past 12 months and the number in the household.

Heating Equipment Repair and Placement

This program is designed to assist low-income households in Tazewell and Russell Counties who have unsafe heating systems to repair and replace their heating systems. Applications can be made through each local Department of Social Services from November 1 - March 31.

Provides testing on heating equipment to determine if system needs to be repaired or replaced.
Replaces heating equipment as deemed necessary to provide a safe heating system for the client.
Provides education to the client with helpful tips on how to clean coils and change filters.

Call CVCA for details or click here.

Cooling Assistance

The Cooling Assistance Program is designed to assist low-income households in Tazewell County with cooling needs. Applications are taken only during the months of June-August. Other special requirements may apply. The program provides window air conditioning for households that meet:

Income guidelines.
Has a cooling emergency.
Has a person in the household 60 years of age or older and has a child under the age of 6 living in the household.

Call CVCA for details or click here.

Furnace Repair Program

Our furnace repair program has been effective in identified unit hazards as well as installing carbon monoxide detectors that will prevent any fatality from harmful gases.

Virginia Water Project

Assists low-income clients that may need wells dug, septic systems installed, septic systems pumped or repaired, water tanks, or tap on fees. Applicants must meet the guidelines of Virginia Water Projects. Applications are made to CVCA, then sent to Southwest Rural Community Project in Roanoke for approval.

Call CVCA for details or click here.

In-Door Plumbing

Assists low-income clients in Tazewell County that do not have an indoor bathroom.

House must exist and must either lack "complete indoor plumbing or lack an indoor bathroom".
Applicant must have lived in his/her residence for at least one year.
Services include permanent relocation of the household from a dilapidated house or substantial reconstruction of the household.
Each loan is obligated for a term of 10 years with a 0% interest rate.

Call CVCA for details or click here.