Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

Sep 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kay Wilson 614-453-1613

The Ohio Department of Development and IMPACT Community Action Partnership continues to help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater assistance through September 30, 2023. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible Ohioans assistance with paying water and wastewater bills.

Eligible clients are those that are at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, who have been disconnected or have a disconnection notice or either need to establish new service or pay to transfer service.

  
      Size of Household
      12-Month Income Limit
      30-Day Income Limit
    
      1
      $23,782.50
      $1,954.73
    
      2
      $32,042.50
      $2,633.63
    
      3
      $40,302.50
      $3,312.53
    
      4
      $48,562.50
      $3,991.44
    
      5
      $56,822.50
      $4,670.34
    
      6
      $65,082.50
      $5,349.25
    
      7
      $73,342.50
      $6,028.15
    
      8
      $81,602.50
      $6,707.05

+add per person $10,760 $896/month

To apply for the program, clients can go to the nearest IMPACT Community Action office to fill out an application or visit impactca.org

Required Documentation:

Copy of the most recent water/wastewater bills/ notice of disconnect.
Income documentation for all adult household members 18+ for the last 30 days.
Proof of Citizenship for all household members (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Passport)
Proof of disability (if applicable)

For More Program Information Please Contact:

IMPACT Community Action

711 Southwood Avenue,

1500 E. 17thAvenue,

4129 W. Broad Street