Residents can receive new air-conditioning units with Palm Beach County community service’s program launch

The Crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program, through LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program), is working to assist low-income Palm Beach County homeowners in need of replacing their home’s air-conditioning system.

Homeowners can receive the assistance of up to $15,000.

Clients must be income eligible, live in Pam Beach County, and are required to show that they are in a crisis situation. Completed applications must show one or more of the following:

• Must be a homeowner in an owner-occupied home or apartment
• The HVAC system no longer cools
• HVAC unit is 10 years or older
• Proof of high energy bills
• Proof of life-threatening environment via a doctor’s statement

To date, this program has assisted 250 homeowners with replacing the HVAC system in their homes.

For program guidelines and to apply for assistance, persons can visit https://www.utilityassistancepbc.org/ or call 833-CSD-WILL (833-273-9455).