Posted 2/27/23

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $8.7 million to help low-income residents and households in Alabama with water costs.

The grants from the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program assist qualified applicants with residential water and wastewater costs. The funding is provided regionally through 18 community action agencies in the state and includes all 67 counties.

The community action agencies in the state will take applications and distribute payments based on qualifications and available funds. Payments are made directly to the utility companies and water boards on behalf of eligible households.

Locally help can sought at the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc.who received $557,438 to provide assistance in Cullman, Lawrence, Marion, Morgan and Winston counties.

Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama Inc. who received $216,685 for assistance in Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties.

And, Community Action Partnership Huntsville-Madison and Limestone Counties Inc. who received $651,801 for assistance in Limestone and Madison counties.