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LIHWAP Assistance

LIHWAP stands for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. It is a federally funded program that offers a one-time payment, up to a maximum of $15,000, to help you pay your current or past-due water and/or wastewater bills that accrued during any timeframe.

LIHWAP assistance is provided in the form of a credit on your water bill. Credits are paid out directly to the water companies.

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Who Qualifies?

  • Your household may qualify if your total household gross income is at or below 60% of the State Median Income or a household member is a current recipient of CalFresh or CalWORKs.

  • ​You receive service from a participating community water system or wastewater treatment provider (private wells and septic excluded). Please check the list of participating providers.

  • If household is TANF or TAD approved, then house is automatically approved for LIHWAP.

  • Renters may also qualify if your water and/or
    wastewater bill is included in your rental payment, and you are past due on rent.
    The application will require an additional step: you must complete an agreement with your landlord to apply the benefit amount.

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Income Guidelines:

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List of Participating Water System Utilities Providers:

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Mail in Application Process 

Clients may request a mailed application packet by calling (909) 723-1526 or e-mailing us at utilityassistance@capsbc.org. Otherwise, you can download, print, and mail the following application to ATTN: LIHWAP Program at

696 S. Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408-2607

Apply for Water Assistance via Email

Apply for water assistance via email by simply forwarding your contact information to utilityassistance@capsbc.org to begin the application process (Email Address, First Name, Last Name)

For more information, contact us:

EEES LIHWAP (909) 723-1526, Fax (909) 723-1609
Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

utilityassistance@capsbc.org

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Mail All Documentation to:

ATTN: LIHWAP PROGRAM
696 S. Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408-2607

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