NC announces Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
The LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company.
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally-funded program that provides emergency assistance to low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes, that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services.
The State of North Carolina has submitted their plan for the creation of the LIHWAP program and is waiting on approval from the federal Office of Community Services. This webpage will be updated once the plan is approved.
LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Click here for more information regarding this program.
