Hoosiers can apply for assistance to help with their utility costs, including a new program focused on household water expenses.
IHCDA’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP)Â EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are about to get disconnected. An EAP benefit will not cover all of your annual heating and electrics costs, so you should continue to pay your bills regularly.
Please click HERE to access the online application for utility assistance.
When you complete the EAP application, check the box that you want to receive water assistance as well. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency water/wastewater program that will help low-income households and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It will be used to fund a one-time benefit for eligible households who have been disconnected or are on disconnect notice from water/wastewater services or arrearages for water/wastewater services. This funding is available to be used through September 2023 and the program will be finished when the funds run out.
For assistance and/or questions about the Energy Assistance and/or Water Assistance programs, please contact the Community Programs team at LIHEAP@ihcda.in.gov.
