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LIHWAP
The LIHWAP program helps low-income families and individuals in by either paying water utility companies bills in arrearas or covering the costs that recipients incur with water bills.
LIHWAP Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify for LIHWAP you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be within the income limits for your household
LIHWAP Income Guidelines
has not published specific income guidelines for the LIHWAP program. Below are multiple percentages in the Federal Poverty Level. Federally funded programs, including LIHWAP, use a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level as the income criteria for program participation. In order to qualify for LIHWAP please contact your local provider to inquire what percentage applies in your state.
| # of Persons in Household | 2023 Federal Poverty Level for the 48 Contiguous States (Annual Income) | ||||||
| 100% | 133% | 138% | 150% | 200% | 300% | 400% | |
| 1 | $14,580 | $19,391 | $20,120 | $21,870 | $29,160 | $40,770 | $58,320 |
| 2 | $19,720 | $26,228 | $27,214 | $29,580 | $39,440 | $59,160 | $78,880 |
| 3 | $24,860 | $33,064 | $34,307 | $37,290 | $49,720 | $74,580 | $99,440 |
| 4 | $30,000 | $39,000 | $41,400 | $45,000 | $60,000 | $90,000 | $120,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 | $46,760 | $48,493 | $52,700 | $70,280 | $105,420 | $140,560 |