Service Name: LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP) - COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROJECT

Organization Name: COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROJECT

• Description: Utility payment program that can offer income-eligible residents of Sacramento, Sutter, and Yuba Counties a one-time credit to their residential water and sewer bills. The program can provide up to a $15,000 credit towards an overdue water or wastewater bill only. If applicants are current, assistance can range from $200 - $371 depending on household size. Factors considered include funding availability and the cost of water within the county where the household resides.LIHWAP is no longer accepting applications for assistance. The application deadline has passed.For questions about previously submitted applications or questions about LIHWAP benefits, individuals should contact their local LIHWAP service provider.
• Website: https://www.csd.ca.gov/waterbill
• Email: info@communityresourceproject.org
• Phone(s): (530) 671-7590, (916) 567-5200, (916) 970-2147
• Hours: Call Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - Noon, 1 pm - 3 pm
• Eligibility: To qualify, a resident must:- Be considered low income- Have a valid social security card/social security number- Provide current income verification (pay stubs for the previous 6 weeks)- Have a current ID such as a driver's license, California ID, and/or valid US identification- Provide all of their current utility bill(s)Utility Assistance 2024 Income Guidelines:1 Person: $2,882.83 Monthly, $34,593.96 Annually; 2 People: $3,769.83 Monthly, $45,237.96 Annually; 3 People: $4,656.83 Monthly, $55,881.96 Annually; 4 People: $5,543.92 Monthly, $66,527.04 Annually;5 People: $6,430.92 Monthly, $77,171.04 Annually;6 People: $7,317.92 Monthly, $87,815.04 Annually; 7 People: $7,484.25 Monthly, $89,811.00 Annually;8 People: $7,650.58 Monthly, $91,806.96 Annually;9 People: $7,816.92 Monthly, $93,803.04 Annually;10 People: $7,983.17 Monthly, $95,798.04 Annually
• Requirements: Please provide the following information with the application: 1. Copies of all sources of income from everyone residing in the home for the last 6 weeks. 2. Copies of the current utility statement from SMUD, PG&E, Propane, oil, water, and wood bills. 3. Both Social Security card and a State-issued identification for all adults in the household. 4. If an applicant receives Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), HUD, or low-income Housing, they must provide a current statement showing the rent amount, utility allowance, and reimbursement payment.
• Areas Served:
  • Sutter United States
  • Yuba United States
  • Sacramento United States
• Categories:
  • Water Service Payment Assistance