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Florida Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

Administered by FloridaCommerce / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services · floridajobs.org

Helps low-income Florida households pay overdue water and wastewater bills to prevent service shutoff. Funds are paid directly to your water utility provider. Administered through local community action agencies statewide. Separate from LIHEAP which only covers electric and gas bills.

Eligibility requirements

  • ✓Household income at or below 60% of Florida State Median Income
  • ✓Must be responsible for paying your own water or wastewater bill
  • ✓Must be at risk of service disconnection or have already been disconnected
  • ✓Apply through your local LIHEAP county provider at FloridaLIHEAP.com.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at floridajobs.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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