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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

3/2/2022

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has now begun determining eligibility for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). 

To qualify for LIHWAP, a household must have income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level; meet the LIHWAP citizenship and residency requirements; be responsible for water utility services; have disconnected water utility services or a past due balance for water utility services with a provider that has an agreement with DHHS (Village of Eagle does); and not be otherwise disqualified or ineligible. 

Individuals can request or apply for LIHWAP by visiting http://dhhs-access-neb-menu.ne.gov/start/?tl=en , visiting DHHS in-person or by calling ACCESS Nebraska at (402) 323-3900.