Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Starts March 1, 2022

The Ohio Department of Development and Ironton-Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater assistance. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying water and wastewater bills. The program will run until September 30th, 2022.

To apply for the program, clients are required to contact Ironton-Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization.

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

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 prior to the application date
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members;
Social Security numbers for all household members
Birth dates for all household members
Proof of disability (if applicable)
If a non-household member adult is applying on behalf of the client, then a Power of Attorney, a notarized statement, Representative Payee from SSA, or legal guardianship documentation is required.

For more information about the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, contact Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization, Donna Robison at (740) 532-3140 Extension 12219. For contact information of your local Energy Assistance provider, call (800)282-0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance), or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.