Pennsylvanians in Need Of Water Assistance Urged to Apply Before Federal Program Ends

Department of Human Services (DHS) urges Pennsylvanians who may need financial assistance with water bills or wastewater service costs to apply before the federal program ends on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

LIHWAP provides assistance for families who have past-due water bills, had their water service terminated, or received a notice indicating their service will be terminated in the next 60 days. LIHWAP is a temporary assistance program established for the first time in January 2022 through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Households can receive LIHWAP grants for both drinking water service and wastewater service. Grants are issued directly to water service providers, and families must meet income requirements.

Pennsylvanians should have the following information ready to include in their application:

• Names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth for all people in their household;

• Proof of income for the applicant and all household members; and,

• A recent water bill.

Applications submitted up through Oct. 28 will be accepted and reviewed for eligibility, even if the review goes beyond Oct. 28.

Applications for LIHWAP, as well as other public assistance programs, can be submitted online at http://www.compass.state.pa.us. DHS’ County Assistance Offices (CAO) are available for in-person support if clients cannot access online services or need assistance or information that is not on the COMPASS website or the myCOMPASS PA mobile app.