The Virginia Department of Social Services is offering water assistance to help families to pay past due water bills. Funding is available if your water service has been disconnected or is at risk of being disconnected in the next 30 days.
The low-income household water assistance program is accepting applications now.
You may be eligible if you:
- Have a gross household income below 150 percent of the federal poverty level based on household size
- Live in Virginia
- Are a U.S. citizen or a qualified immigrant
According to an email from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, your household may be eligible for aid if your gross total income last calendar month is equal or below the maximum monthly income outlined below.
Household Size: Maximum monthly income
- 1: $1,822
- 2: $2,465
- 3: $3,107
- 4: $3,750
- 5: $4,392
- 6: $5,035
Learn more about LIHWAP at www.virginialihwap.com or call (888) 373-9908.