Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Program Guidance
Regulations
- LIHWAP Statute (www.acf.hhs.gov)
- Texas Administrative Code Chapter 6 (texreg.sos.state.tx.us)
- 2 CFR 200 (OMB Super Circular)
- Texas Grant Management Standards (PDF) – TXGMS information located at (https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/grant-management/)
Client Eligibility
- Eligibility Determination Tool (PDF)
- Income Calculator (XLS) – Revised April 2023
- Declaration of Income State Form and Guidance (PDF) – Revised April 2023
- Income Guidelines Q&A (PDF) – Updated August 2023
LIHWAP Tools and Guides
- LIWHAP Q&A (PDF) – Revised August 2023
- LIWHAP Flowchart (PDF) – Revised August 2023
LIHWAP Forms
- LIHWAP Budget Amendment Form (XLS) – January 2022
- Water Provider Agreement (PDF) – Revised June 2022
- Landlord Verification Agreement (PDF)
| Persons in Family/Household | 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines | 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14,580 | $21,870 |
| 2 | $19,720 | $29,580 |
| 3 | $24,860 | $37,290 |
| 4 | $30,000 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 | $52,710 |
| 6 | $40,280 | $60,420 |
| 7 | $45,420 | $68,130 |
| 8 | $50,560 | $75,840 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $5,140 for each additional person | Add $7,710 for each additional person |
Eligibility for LIHWAP is calculated at 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
SOURCE: U.S Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
