Last Update: October 8, 2021
Water Assistance Program Overview
- Congress created an emergency water assistance program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Minnesota received $14,666,970.
- The water assistance program begins October 1, 2021.
- Water assistance can make payments to public water suppliers (City of Carver) on behalf of eligible residential customers.
- Program can pay for past due and current water and wastewater usage charges, fees, and deposits.
- Cannot pay for other municipal services like trash or cable television.
How Benefits are Distributed
- Customers apply for water assistance using the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) application.
Per federal guidance, water assistance benefits are prioritized for eligible residential customers in this order:
- Currently disconnected from water or wastewater services.
- With a pending water or wastewater disconnection.
- With a past due water or wastewater bill.
To Apply
To print off or request an application form, visit: Application Form
https://capagency.org/housing-services/energy-assistance/
Questions?
Contact the Energy Assistance Program Service Provider in your area:
SCD CAP AGENCY
296 145th St West
Rosemount MN 55068
651-322-3500 - Option 1
City of Carver – Vicky Sons-Eiden at vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com or 952-448-8727.