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Finished your taxes? Now is a great time to apply for lower water bills.
The Philadelphia Water Department has a mission is to provide all Philadelphians with access to clean, safe water. Its various programs may help you save money on your water bill. For the latest info on their Financial Assistance Programs visit: https://water.phila.gov/financial-assistance/
LIHEAP has been extended. Get up to $1500. Deadline is now May 22nd.
The deadline to apply for LIHEAP (The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) has been extended to May 20, 2022. LIHEAP helps families living on lower incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.
Customers can call PGW at 215-235-1000 or visit pgworks.com as soon as possible to discuss their account and seek available assistance, where eligible.
Basic Systems Repair Program
The Basic Systems Repair Program (BSRP) provides free repairs to correct electrical, plumbing, heating, limited structural and carpentry, and roofing emergencies in eligible owner-occupied homes in Philadelphia.
What types of emergencies are eligible?
You can apply for free major systems repairs if your home’s problems include:
Dangerous electrical conditions, such as overheating or sparking wiring or entire circuits that won’t stay on
Leaking or broken sewer lines
Leaking or broken water service lines
Violations from the Water Department, Philadelphia Gas Works, PECO or Philadelphia L&I
Roof leaks which have caused a 4 sq. ft. or larger section of ceiling to collapse (Small roof leaks are not considered emergencies)
Carpentry repairs to floors and joists and limited repairs to exterior walls.
Behind on your water bill? Receive up to $5000 in grants.
Behind on your water bill? Receive up to $5000 in grants.
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. LIHWAP is a grant. You do not have to repay it.
For More Info:
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHWAP.aspx
Amid Rising Costs of Food, Gasoline, and more, PGW Offers Immediate Relief
PGW’s Customer Responsibility Program (CRP) provides help for low-income customers that need financial assistance with their natural gas bills.
By logging onto pgworks.com/crp on a computer or smart device, customers can quickly and easily apply for CRP, which helps income-eligible households better afford their bills and offers forgiveness of past debt. Within days of completing the online process, eligible customers will be enrolled in CRP and receive benefits such as:
Immediate, discounted billing.
Fixed, affordable payment amounts based on gross household income.
The opportunity to eliminate PGW past-due balances over time.
To apply in person, visit any of the Philadelphia Neighborhood Energy Centers (NEC). Learn more about CRP here.
New Home Buyers Get Up To $10,000 From Philly First Home
The City of Philadelphia wants you to be a successful homeowner and is offering a homebuyer assistance grant of up to $10,000 (or 6% of the home’s purchase price, whichever is lower) to assist first-time homebuyers reduce the principal, cover down payment and loan closing costs.
For more info visit: https://phdcphila.org/residents/homebuyers-and-renters/philly-first-home/