Water and sewer bill grants available for eligible Missouri residents

Some Missourians can get up to $750 toward water and sewer bills through Missouri American Water and MSD Project Clear. Both are working to educate customers about their Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

The program is a “temporary, federally-funded assistance program” that helps low-income families with their water and/or sewer bills.

Customers can receive a one-time grant of up to $750 toward their bills including disconnection or reconnection fees, the threat of disconnection, past due bills, and current bills. Only 1,100 people across the state have utilized this program for their water bills. MSD has seen roughly 4,000 people use this program for their sewer bills. The program will continue to September 2023.

To be eligible for the program you have to be the one responsible for paying the utilities for your home, be a US citizen, be a Missouri resident, and have $3,000 or less in your bank accounts.

If you are interested in applying or have questions you can see view their application process and FAQs here.