Water payment assistance available for Nebraskans

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program is available to help lower-income households with water utility services - drinking water or wastewate - costs including deposits, reconnect fees, standard charges, standard fees and taxes included in a Nebraska household’s water utility services bill.

The Department of Health and Human Services wants to ensure that all who are eligible, have the opportunity to apply for the LIHWAP assistance program. To qualify for LIHWAP, a household must:

• Have income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level or include an individual with an active LIHE...