Bronx Works CAB Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

About this LIHWAP program in Bronx, NY

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program.

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps low income households pay the cost of water and sewer services. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for water and/or sewer services.

LIHWAP is a benefit based on the actual amount of water and/or sewer arrears, up to a maximum of $2,500 per water or sewer provider, or $5,000 if water and sewer services are combined, per applicant household. Benefits are paid directly to the household's water and/or sewer vendor(s).

Mission Statement

The mission of Bronx Works CAB Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is:

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being.

- source: Bronx Works CAB Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) website