The NJ Department of Community Affairs has funds available to help cover water and sewer arrears.

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services’ Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the American Rescue Plan.  An LIHWAP arrearage grant will assist citizens who have fallen behind on their utility (water and sewer) payments.

To read full Program Definitions Click here

To read full Instructions for HEA/USF/Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Click here

To read full LIHWAP Application FAQs Click here