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.

• 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.