Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
“The deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Low Income Household Water
Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has been extended to March 31, 2024.”
WATER BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXTENDED (ca.gov)
HHS’s LIHWAP website: LIHWAP Implementation Plans | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov)
State LIHWAP grantees:
LIHWAP Map Tribal Contact Listing | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov)
LIHWAPs-Improper-Restrictions-on-Access-for-Immigrants-December-15-2021.pdf (nhlp.org)
Water and Sewer Discounts & Rebates
Check your local water and sewer company to determine if they offer low-income, senior or other discounts. A number of water and sewer companies offer discounts to those who are low-income and those with disabilities who require more water usage due to their disability. Drinking-Water and Wastewater Utility Customer Assistance Programs (CAPs) may be found throughout the country. Examples of programs may be found at the web links below:
Contact your water and wastewater utility program to determine if a service discount is available.
Find Water-Savings Products and State Rebates
Water-saving appliances: Subsidies or rebates lower the cost of purchasing water-saving appliances.
Rebate programs for turf replacement and new toilets: The Department of Water Resources manages these programs. Payments go directly to homeowners meeting certain criteria.
State Rebate Programs for Water Efficient Toilets
State Rebate Programs | Mansfield Plumbing
Most Common Water Rebates and Water Conservation Incentives at Aquasana.com.
WaterSense EPA Rebate Program Finder for WaterSense labeled products (faucets, showerheads, water-efficient toilets, conservation services, etc.).
Sample Turf Replacement, Removal, and Water-Saving Rebate Programs