The South Texas Development Council (STDC) was organized in 1956 to serve local governments in its four county region (Webb, Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata), also known as State Planning Region 19.

The South Texas Development Council (STDC) is the regional planning commission organized under Chapter 391 ,Local Government Code, and is one of 24 regional planning com missions within the State of Texas.

Services:

• Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program/Weatherization Assistance Program (LIHEAP-WAP)

Eligibility

• Eligibility is based on household income.
• It cannot exceed 125% of low-income guidelines.
• Also an applicant may be income eligible, but the home may not if any of the following applies:
• Poor electrical wiring, or knob and tube wiring
• Foundation problems
• Roof leaks Plumbing problems
• CEAP and WAP are not “entitlement” programs

Program funds must be available;

• One must apply for assistance and qualify;
• The assistance is not limitless; and
• The assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis.

The program consists of 4 steps:

• An Application to determine income eligibility.
• An energy audit of the home by a professional inspector.
• Installation of certain measures.
• • For example:
    
  • attic/wall insulation, and replacement or repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• A final inspection to assure work quality completeness and customer satisfaction.
  

Mission Statement: South Texas Development Council is focused on providing a cost effective means to plan, coordinate, and implement regional strategies that will improve the health, safety, and general welfare of our communities.

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