Apply within seven days for LIHWAP payments: Pennsylvania residents can receive up to $2,500 for water bills.
Pennsylvania Residents: Apply Now for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
Attention Pennsylvania residents! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for the federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to low-income households struggling with their water bills. But hurry, the application period is closing soon!
The application period opened on July 10 and will close on Aug. 11. This program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, offers a one-time crisis grant that qualified applicants do not have to pay back.
Eligibility and Benefits
If you are eligible, you can earn up to $2,500 towards past-due water bills and potentially receive a maximum of $2,500 for your wastewater bill. To qualify for the grant, you must have received a notice that your water service will be shut off within the next 60 days, own or rent your home, and meet the required household income limit.
Application Process
When applying, make sure to gather the necessary documents, including a recent water bill and the names, birth dates, and proof of income of all household members. Once approved, your water provider is required to keep the service turned on for at least 90 days.
Don’t wait any longer! Apply now to secure clean drinking water for your home and keep your family healthy. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh emphasizes the importance of this program, stating, “Every Pennsylvanian has a right to clean drinking water that keeps our homes safe and our families healthy.”
To learn more or request an application, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’s website or call 877-395-8930. If you prefer to apply in person, simply print and fill out a paper application and return it to your local county assistance office.
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