Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

June 13, 2023 by Staff Report

The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater assistance.

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligible Ohio residents assistance paying water and wastewater bills that are threatened with disconnection or in a past-due status.

Households may also receive assistance with a current bill. The program is available until Sept. 30, 2023.

Geauga County residents should contact Geauga County JFS to apply for the program. A phone interview is required.

Applicants will need to provide copies of the following along with completing the interview:

• Copies of their most recent water/wastewater bills;
• A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member; and
• Proof of United States citizenship or legal residency for all household members.

For more information about the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program contact Geauga County Job and Family Services at (440) 285-9141.

Additional information may also be obtained by visiting www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or by calling (800) 282-0880.