Jefferson Parish Announces First Everlow-Income Household Water Assistance Program

Kenner LA

20 April, 2022

8:02 AM

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Press release from the Jefferson Parish Government: April 18, 2022 JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) is pleased to announce the opening of Jefferson Parish's first ever Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This program is only providing assistance to those receiving water services through the City of Gretna Water Department or Jefferson Parish Department of Water. Please note, this program does not pay garbage service fees, mosquito control fees, or recreational service fees; only water and sewer charges. Please see below for eligibility requirements: Current Louisiana Driver's License, Louisiana State Picture I.D. or Passport for ALL household members over 18 yearsProof of Residence if I.D. does not show service address (current lease, utility bill issued within last 30 days, or government document)Social Security Cards for ALL members of the household or ITIN along with picture I.D. (card or government document)Currently active account for Jefferson Parish or Gretna Water DepartmentsProof of income for ALL household members. Income may consist of one or more of the following: Current social security and/or SSI Award Letter (2022 ALL PAGES)Bank statement may be used for SSA and/or income (dated within last 30 days)Four (4) recent consecutive check stubsSection 8/Subsidized Housing-Utility Allowance (contract sheet and form 52667)Current copies of Unemployment Benefits, Workers Compensation Benefits, Alimony, Railroad Retirement, Veterans' Benefits, private/government pensions, or etc.Most recent copy of tax return and all scheduled for self-employedZero Income Form for anyone 18 years and older in household without income For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact your local community center, which are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.). For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.jeffparish.net. Residents can also recieve regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777. This press release was produced by the Jefferson Parish Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.