NOTICE:
Wyoming’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is no longer accepting applications.
Wyoming Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) stopped accepting applications on August 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
LIHWAP is no longer processing submitted applications. Additional payments have been disbursed to eligible households in December 2023.
About LIHWAP
LIHWAP is a U.S. Treasury initiative passed through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The program is administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) and provides one-time support to help low-income households pay current or past due residential water and sewer bills.
In order for households to receive a LIHWAP benefit, their water or sewer utility must be enrolled in the program. Many, but not all water and sewer systems accept LIHWAP payments for past due and current bills.
Many low-income households across the state are already income-qualified to receive help paying past-due or current water and sewer bills through LIHWAP.
To confirm if your water or sewer utility is participating in LIHWAP visit:
Your household is income-qualified if:
- Your total household gross income is at or below 60% of the State Median Income, or
- A household member is a current recipient of the Wyoming Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Customer Support
For WY LIHWAP questions, please contact LIHWAP Program Manager, Kaylayshia Byrd.
Phone: 307-777-5839
Email: kaylayshia.byrd1@wyo.gov
LIHWAP Water Utility Affordability Survey Report
The LIHWAP Water Utility Affordability Survey collected information from water and wastewater utilities across the United States about arrears, disconnections, fees, rates, and other utility information. The survey helps LIHWAP grant recipients learn more about how they can best assist households in their service areas.