Adams and Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Water Bill Assistance

About this LIHWAP program in Georgetown, OH

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program.

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps low income households pay the cost of water and sewer services. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for water and/or sewer services.

LIHWAP is a benefit based on the actual amount of water and/or sewer arrears, up to a maximum of $2,500 per water or sewer provider, or $5,000 if water and sewer services are combined, per applicant household. Benefits are paid directly to the household's water and/or sewer vendor(s).

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) – helps income eligible Ohioans with a disconnect notice, restore service, or new service, with a local Water Company. Eligible clients are those at or below 175% of the FPG.  Program allows us to pay on your bill for Water or Waste Water (Sewer) one time during the program year. Program began   November 1, 2021 and will continue until funds are depleted.