Funds available to help with water and waste water bills

Assistance given to income-eligible households on first-come, first-serve basis

The Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC), as administrator of the Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their utility bills (gas and electric).

Income-eligible households can now receive assistance with their water and wastewater bills, according to a news release from the Will County Center for Community Concerns.

Households will receive a one-time payment on a first-come, first-serve basis through Aug. 31 as long as funds are available. Applications must be received by May 31. Households that qualify for energy assistance will qualify for water assistance, according to the release.

Apply at 2455 Glenwood Ave. in Joliet and at the center’s outreach locations.

For outreach locations and schedules, income guidelines, required documents and ways to submit applications, call 815-722-0722 or go to wcccc.net.