Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

The LIHWAP Program is designed to assist eligible low income households in meeting their immediate household water and wastewater needs. The applicant’s total household income must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income. Applicants that have applied for LIHEAP during this fiscal year must submit a water bill of no less than $10.00. If approved for assistance, a one-time payment is made to the designated water account. Assistance may only be provided once during the program year. This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee. Applications are accepted year round, Monday-Friday. Applicants are notified of their eligibility status within 30 days. Priority assistance, is based on households with water services that have been shut off, have a shutoff notice, or past due on payments. Contact your local Southwest Human Resource Agency Community Service Center to apply.