Governor, DCEO Announce Program for Help w/Paying Water and Sewer Bills

Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new program available to assist low-income Illinois families experiencing economic hardship.

A new water billing assistance program, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), provides $42 million in shut-off avoidance for residents unable to pay their water and sewer bills. The new water billing assistance program builds on $327 million in emergency assistance launched earlier this year for low-income families facing difficulty with paying their utility bill and other essential household bills.

Residents in need of financial support can visit www.helpillinoisfamilies.com for more information on how to apply for water and other assistance this season.