CHN Housing Partners continues to lead state funded program, helping those in need of utility assistance

CLEVELAND — With prices for nearly every thing going up, households are struggling to make ends meet. For these having a tough time paying water and sewer payments, CHN Housing Companions might be able to assist.

The nonprofit is main a brand new program known as the Low Earnings Family Water Help Program (LIHWAP), which started on Jan. 18, 2022 and can finish on Sept. 30, 2022. We’re instructed the state-funded program was incepted in October 2021.

LIHWAP is aimed to assist these at or under 175% of the federal poverty tips, which for a household of 4, the annual earnings should be at or under $46,375.

The right way to apply

Cuyahoga County residents can name (216) 350-8008 to make an appointment or click on right here to schedule an appointment on-line.

Appointments will likely be performed by telephone or video convention. Candidates should present all required utility paperwork a minimum of three days previous to the date of their appointment, or they could be requested to reschedule. The next paperwork are required:

• Copies of their most up-to-date water and sewer payments.
• Picture identification
• Social Safety playing cards for every family member
• Proof of U.S Citizenship or authorized residency for every family member
• Earnings verification for the previous 30 days or 12 months for every family member over the age of eighteen
• Proof of incapacity (if relevant)  

If you’re unable to make use of the net system to submit utility paperwork, you could submit them in one of many following methods:

• CHN Predominant Drop Field – 2999 Payne Ave, 1st Flooring, Cleveland, OH 44114 (Don’t drop off originals) 
• Fax #: 216-912-0700 (Clear legible photos from a smartphone/pill will likely be accepted)   

For extra details about the Low Earnings Family Water Help Program (LIHWAP), contact CHN Housing Companions at 216-325-1148. To be linked to a neighborhood Power Help supplier name (800) 282-0880 (listening to impaired purchasers might dial 711 for help) or click on right here.