The program offers a one-time payment to help low-income households pay water bills.
Two nonprofits here in the San Diego region are managing applications:
- If you live in La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Casa de Oro (91941 zip code) or Mt. Helix, contact Campesinos Unidos to apply or call 619-391-9790.
- If you live in Spring Valley, Casa de Oro (91977 zip code), El Cajon, Bostonia, Lakeview or Winter Gardens contact Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee to apply or call 619-349-0123.
How to Qualify
You qualify if a member of your household is a current recipient of CalFresh or CalWORKS, or if your gross household income is at or below 60% of the state median income. Click on the link below to see the qualifying monthly income, which is based on the number of people in the household.
Learn more about LIHWAP.