Alabama HB609 revises weatherization assistance eligibility, expands fund sources, and allows ADECA to contract with nonprofits.

Alabama HB609 modifies the weatherization assistance program by raising the household income threshold for eligibility to 200 percent of the poverty level. It also expands the sources of funds for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund to include contributions from taxpayers, appropriations, donations, interest, and other lawful sources. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to contract with certain nonprofit corporations to administer the program instead of requiring funds to be provided to designated community action agencies or county governments.

Alabama HB609 revises weatherization assistance eligibility, expands fund sources, and allows ADECA to contract with nonprofits.

Alabama HB609 modifies the weatherization assistance program by raising the household income threshold for eligibility to 200 percent of the poverty level. It also expands the sources of funds for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund to include contributions from taxpayers, appropriations, donations, interest, and other lawful sources. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to contract with certain nonprofit corporations to administer the program instead of requiring funds to be provided to designated community action agencies or county governments.