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Low-Income Special Utility Funds

Delawareans without stable housing can face barriers in renting a new apartment if they have large past-due utility bills. Two one-time specialty funds, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (heat and electric bills) and Low-Income Water Assistance Program (water and sewer bills) can help.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Special Utility Funds

Home Energy Assistance Program

Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) received $12.8 million in one-time special ARPA funding.
Partnering with contract provider, Catholic Charities, and local utility companies.
Program is leveraging these funds against past-due electric bills.
To date, more than 3,000 Delaware households have gotten support in paying down or paying off outstanding bills.
Application period ends Sept. 30, 2022.
For more information or to apply: LIHEAP Website

Water Assistance Program

Division of Public Health (DPH) is leveraging $2.2 million in one-time Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) ARPA funding.
Provides assistance to eligible Delaware households to pay water and wastewater bills.
Info: Division of Public Health at 302-744-4546 or LIHWAP@delaware.gov
Program Website and Application

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