CDCLI is committed to supporting both renters and homeowners in attaining and sustaining homes that are healthy, safe, energy-efficient, and affordable. We achieve this by optimizing the impact we can have through the following programs. Please click on a program’s heading for further information.

Weatherization Assistance Program

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a free program provided to income-eligible renters and homeowners on Long Island, especially the elderly and disabled, to make their homes more energy-efficient. Potential improvements include insulation, weather stripping, air sealing, boiler/furnace upgrades, and energy-efficient windows and doors. The work is determined by an energy audit conducted by one of our BPI-certified building analysts using a variety of tests and tools that determine the most cost-effective means of reducing energy consumption in the dwelling.

Home Improvements

Helps homeowners living on Long Island resources to make repairs and improvements to their homes. CDCLI offers both deferred grants and loans to assist homeowners with home improvement needs. Whether you need to make basic repairs, upgrade an electrical system, have an emergency repair, or remodel your kitchen, we have a program for you!

NYS Resiliency Retrofits Program

Homeowners in Suffolk, Broome, Erie, Kings, Queens Counties with properties in the 500-year floodplain can now take advantage of 1% financing of up to $50,000 to undertake flood mitigation measures and other climate-ready improvements to their homes.

Attention Contractors

If you are a contractor and interested in bidding on future projects, please click here and fill out the Contractor Qualification Form. CDCLI encourages minority and women-owned businesses to apply.