Weatherization Assistance Program

[Jared Viernes]

I came across the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program, while researching LEED construction this afternoon.  If you haven't ever heard of it, it is basically a program which pays to make homes more energy efficient by fixing smaller less expensive things like drafts etc; it is aimed at assisting those with lower incomes and who are more susceptible to changes in cold/heat (elderly or children).  Has anyone had any experience with renters getting this assistance?  According to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (see FAQ link below) the program is available to people who rent as long as the landlord signs off on it.

http://www.kshousingcorp.org/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

For anyone who has tenants who meet the income guidelines in the below links (Kansas and Federal guidelines), they could apply to get the updates.

http://www.kshousingcorp.org/income-guidelines.aspx

https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/580

It seems to me like a win-win especially if the tenants are paying for their own electricity/gas usage then it helps them out with their other bills making it more likely they will be able to continue paying rent on time, additionally it should bring more value to your property since it is more energy efficient.

Does anyone know the legal implications of encouraging tenants who qualify to apply?  It doesn't seem like it would be anything shady, but you never know.