The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program that helps income-qualified families with water and wastewater costs. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has been chosen as the administrator of LIHWAP from June 1, 2021 - September 30, 2023, for the state of Florida.
LIHWAP funds are issued and administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which also federally administers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHWAP closely models LIHEAP, utilizing the existing Community Action Network in addition to the current LIHEAP policies, processes, and procedures.
LIHWAP provides much-needed relief to low-income families that spend a high proportion of their household income on water utility services. Funds will be provided directly to owners or operators of public water systems or treatment works to assist households with arrearages of and rates charged for services.
The primary goal of LIHWAP is to retain continuity of water services to low-income households in Florida with an emphasis on prevention of disconnection and restoration of water services to households whose water services were previously disconnected.
**For more information on LIHWAP, including whether you qualify, please visit:
https://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/community-services/low-income-household-water-assistance-program
www.FloridaJobs.org/FindYourLocalCAA