Low-Income Household Water Assistance (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program designed to help income-eligible Ohioans with their waste and wastewater bills.  Eligible clients are those at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines(FPG), who have been disconnected (or have a disconnection notice), or either need to establish new service, or pay to transfer service. Clients with a current medical certificate protection expires. End date is 9/30/2023. This is available one time a year per customer.

ERA II, ARPA and OHFA: this federal funding is to reduce poverty, build strong communities, and provide resources and services to support families in achieving self- sufficiency.  Eligible clients are those who have been impacted by COVID-19, who meet the % of the Federal Poverty Guidelines(FPG), who have been disconnected (or have a disconnection notice), or either need to establish new service, or pay to transfer service. The services provided in this funding are time sensitive and may only be accessed for a certain time span.  The assistance can help with homeowner property taxes and utilities, and for rental or utility assistance including water, electric, and gas.

For more information about these services please contact:
Tonya Bond
740-384-3722 ext. 27
tbond@jvcai.org
118 South New York Ave.
Wellston, OH 45692
​​Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.