LIHWAP is a temporary, federally-funded, COVID-relief program to help low-income households with a one-time payment on their overdue water or sewage bill, which may have accrued during any time frame. Assistance is in the form of a direct payment to the participating water or wastewater service. Eligibility is based on the household’s total monthly income, which cannot exceed the income guidelines below. Applicants can apply simultaneously to LIHWAP and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program ends after August 15, 2023.
Enrolled water service systems in Alameda County as of June 27, 2022:
- Alameda County Water District (ACWD)
- Castro Valley Sanitary District
- Dublin San Ramon Services District
- East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD)
- Hayward Water System
- Livermore, City of
- Pleasanton, City of
| Size of Household | Total Combined Monthly Income | Total Combined Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,700.17 | $32,402.04 |
| 2 | $3,531.00 | $42,372.00 |
| 3 | $4,361.83 | $52,341.96 |
| 4 | $5,192.75 | $62,313.00 |
| 5 | $6,023.59 | $72,283.08 |
| 6 | $6,854.43 | $82,253.16 |
| 7 | $7,010.21 | $84,122.52 |
| 8 | $7,166.00 | $85,992.00 |
| 9 | $7,321.78 | $87,861.36 |
| 10 | $7,477.56 | $89,730.72 |
For households larger than ten, please call Spectrum for more information.
*Income before taxes are deducted.