Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a new program funded in part by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program designed to help low-income households and families who have fallen behind on their water and wastewater bills.

If you are an Indiana resident who qualifies for energy assistance (EAP), you may be considered for LIHWAP funding as well. When completing the EAP application, check a box to apply for water assistance and submit your most recent bill.

LIHWAP is a temporary emergency water/wastewater program that will help low-income households and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It will be used to fund a one-time benefit for eligible households who have been disconnected or are on disconnect notice from water/wastewater services or arrearages for water/wastewater services. This funding is available to be used through September 2023 and the program will be finished when the funds run out.

The Water Assistance Program application to help pay water/wastewater is open from October 3, 2022, to May 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Please read below to learn how to apply.

• How do I apply for water and/or wastewater assistance?

  If you are an Indiana resident who qualifies for energy assistance (EAP), you may be considered for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) funding as well. When completing the EAP application, you can check a box to apply for water assistance.  You can apply for a Water Assistance benefit for Program Year 2023 from October 3, 2022 until May 15, 2023.

• When can I apply for water/wastewater assistance?

  If you are an Indiana resident who qualifies for energy assistance (EAP), you may be considered for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) assistance as well. When completing the EAP application, you can check a box to apply for water assistance.

  October 3, 2022	Online application opens to the public. LSPs may distribute mail-in applications to households that do not qualify as at-risk.
  May 15, 2023	Last day to apply for EAP and water assistance for this funding cycle.

• What is the Water Assistance Program?

  The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a new program funded in part by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program designed to help low-income households and families who have fallen behind on their water and wastewater bills.

  If you are an Indiana resident who qualifies for energy assistance (EAP), you may be considered for LIHWAP funding as well. When completing the EAP application, check a box to apply for water assistance and submit your most recent bill.

• What are the income and eligibility requirements?

  Indiana households that make 60% of the state median income (60 SMI) or less may qualify for these benefits. See below for a detailed breakdown of income qualifications.

  HH Size	1 month	3 months	12 months
  1	$2, 251	$6,753	$27,012
  2	$2,944	$8,831	$35,324
  3	$3,636	$10,909	$43,635
  4	$4,329	$12,987	$51,947
  5	$5,022	$15,065	$60,259
  6	$5,714	$17,143	$68,570
  7	$5,844	$17,532	$70,128
  8	$5,974	$17,922	$71,686
  9	$6,104	$18,311	$73,245