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PROJECT AGUA – Funding SAWS:

  • Eligibility includes:
    • Meet income guidelines.
    • SAWS customer
    • Account must be in the applicants name or spouse’s name.
    • Must make a co-payment determined by SAWS and the caseworker.

 Water Assistance - Funding:  ESG, COSA (city limits) and CSBG

  • Must be a SAWS or Bexar Met customer

  • Account must be in applicant's name.

  • Must be able to demonstrate a crisis occurred in the past 60 days.

  • Must have documented income.

  • Must have a disconnect/late notice.

PLUMBERS to PEOPLE PROGRAM: This collaborative effort between the City of San Antonio, San Antonio Water Systems, the Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) and the Association of Plumbing Distributors assists low-income families with needed “clean-water” plumbing repairs.  By fixing small repairs (leaks, faulty fixtures, etc.) in a timely manner, families are able to avoid more costly repairs, thereby conserving water.  SAWS will fix leaks but will not cover cost of any associated work.

Eligibility includes:

  • SAWS customer
  • Proof of home ownership
  • Meet income guidelines
  • Account must be in the applicant’s or spouse’s name

AFFORDABILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM: Administered jointly by the City of San Antonio and SAWS, this program offers monthly discounts to eligible ratepayers, meeting the income guidelines.

  • Must re-certify every other year
  • Must complete Affordability Discount Program Application
  • Standard monthly assistance can range from $3.15 to $8.40 based on household income and family size.

AFFORDABILITY DISCOUNT FORMS:    English    ***    Español


 


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