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Low-Income Discounts
What is the CVWD Low Income Program?
A low-income residential customer of the District who resides on the property and who has been the named account holder on the records of the District for the prior six months is eligible for a 20 percent discount on the combined bill for water (Up to 26 Units), wastewater and/or wastewater standby charges.
This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice and is provided to qualified customers on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are no longer available.
Are You Eligible for a Discount?
If you meet the following criteria, you could be eligible for the Low Income Program
- The named account holder on record at the District for the prior six months
- Must be a low-income customer
- You must meet either of the following conditions:
- If you or another person in your household receives benefits from any of these programs (you must provide documentation showing benefits):
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- CalFresh (Food Stamps)
- CalWORKs (TANF)/ Tribal TANF
- Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
- CARE Program (Gas Company)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIFEAP)
- Medi-Cal/Medicaid
- Medi-Cal for Families
- National School Lunch Program
- California Lifeline (Phone Company)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
- The total income for all members of the household meets the guidelines listed below. “Income” means all income received in the prior calendar year, including but not limited to social security, interest income, salaries, wages, pensions, rents, commissions, and capital gains. Proof of total household income includes federal and state income tax returns for the prior year, or if no tax return was filed, other proof of total household income satisfactory to the District.
- If you or another person in your household receives benefits from any of these programs (you must provide documentation showing benefits):
| Household Size | Income Eligibility Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | $49,300 |
| 3 | $62,150 |
| 4 | $75,000 |
| 5 | $87,850 |
| 6 | $100,700 |
| 7 | $113,550 |
| 8 | $126,400 |
| Each Additional Person | $12,850 |
* Information is based on federal poverty guidelines and updated annually on July 1.
How to Apply
To apply for a Low Income Discount, download the application here, fill in the application, and submit it online with any required documents or email it to Customerservice@CVWD.com along with any required documents. If you would like an application mailed to you, please call 818-248-3925
This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice and is provided to qualified customers on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are no longer available.
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