Town of Carrboro issued the following announcement on Jan. 31.
Do you need assistance paying your water bill?
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help!
LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Learn more at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/energy-assistance/low-income-household-water-assistance-program-lihwap
How do I apply?
- online at https://epass.nc.gov/
- by phone: (919) 245-2800
- in person at the Orange County Department of Social Services:
- Hillsborough: 113 Mayo Street
- Chapel Hill: 2501 Homestead Road
Source: Town of Carrboro