Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will be administered as a Crisis Component of the existing LiHEAP energy assistance program, addressing water burdens, such as disconnected services and pending disconnection.
What are the benefits of this program?
- Pay past-due water and sewer bills to bring the account current and/or to avert disconnection of services
- Assist in the reconnection of water services
What is required for program eligibility?
- Meet income guidelines: 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Must demonstrate a water burden
- Must demonstrate legal U.S. status
- Owners and renters both qualify
What is required to apply for services?
- Proof of Income - last 30 days or current tax return
- Past due water bill
- Social security cards for all household members
- LiHEAP Application - English
- LiHEAP Application - Spanish
What services are NOT eligible for LIHWAP?
- Utility deposits for new services
- Diversion feeds
- Repairs or replacement of the water systems or equipment
- Costs related to individually-owned water systems, i.e. wells
Where are services available?
LIHWAP services are available in the following five NW Iowa counties: Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee and Ida
Where to apply for services?
- Online Application
- Remsen - 418 South Marion Street
- Cherokee - 921 South 2nd Street
- Ida Grove - 401 Moorehead
- Rock Rapids - 302 S Lincoln
- LeMars - 180 10th Street SE
- Sioux Center - 618 14th St. NE, Suite 10
More from Iowa DHR
Click below to access Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) information from the Iowa Department of Human Rights.
Learn MoreHelpful Resources
Review the federal poverty guidelines income eligibility chart for program services.
- LIHWAP Program Flyer
- Energy Saver Program - tips for home energy improvements
- Appeal and Hearing Procedures - English and Spanish
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