LIHWAP - Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

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The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)  helps you:

  • Avoid Service 
    Disruptions
  • Restore Services
  • Stay up-to-date
    on your payments
  • Pay Reconnection
    Fees




HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1

Check eligibility
requirements below

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is available to eligible individual households that pay for their own water and sewer and meet low-income requirements. The LIHWAP program is not available for business accounts, estates, or property management companies.

The monthly household income must be at or below 60% of the NJ state median income, which is the same income guidelines for the LIHEAP program. See income limits here: Review the Energy Assistance Program Fact Sheet and Income Guidelines

Household# Monthly Annual
1 $3,464 $41,569
2 $4,530 $54,360
3 $5,596 $67,151
4 $6,662 $79,942
5 $7,728 $92,732
6 $8,794 $105,523
7 $8,994 $107,922
8 $9,193 $110,320
9 $9,393 $112,718
10 $9,593 $115,117
11 $9,793 $117,515
12 $9,993 $119,913

Any additional member after 12:
for LIHWAPadd $200 a month
 

STEP 2

Get Access to DCAid Portal

Note:You will be required to request access to the DCAid Service Portal to apply for the LIHWAP Program

Follow the instructions here
Or watch the video below
 

STEP 3

Start LIHWAP Application

Returning Applicant?
If you have already linked your
"MyNewJersey ID" to DCAid Portal
Click the button below
If  you are not sure, go to STEP 2
Required documents needed to complete the application:
  • Copies of Social Security cards for every member of household
  • Proof of residence (copy of current lease or property tax statement)
  • Copy of current water/sewer bill
  • Proof of income for each household member (18 or older) for the last 60 days (such as a paystub, Social Security letter, child support letter, unemployment letter, self-employment documentation, etc.)
MAKE SURE APPLICATION IS
SIGNED BEFORE SUBMITTING

Note: Do not use multiple browsers to complete the application. If you encounter an issue, please call our Call Center at 1-800-510-3102


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