Do you need your septic pumped and assistance paying your water and sewer bills?
The Seneca Nation Advocate Program is accepting applications for the Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) as well as assistance with your septic system getting pumped. Any enrolled Seneca members living within Cattaraugus and Erie counties may apply for this assistance.
LIHWAP is a water and wastewater assistance program that will assist low income households, and the guidelines will mirror the Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This benefit may be applied for one time only and benefits will be paid directly to the water/wastewater vendor. The income guidelines are listed below.
You may pick up an application at the Tribal Advocates Offices located on the Cattaraugus (532-4900) or Allegany (945-2655) Territories and at the Buffalo office (533 Amherst St., Buffalo- 845-6304 or 951-7555).
Documentation Requirements:
• Tribal l.D.
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Address
• Current utility/water/wastewater Bill
• Proof of Income
• Deed or bill of sale – Sewer Pumping Only
2022-25 LIHWAP Gross Monthly Guidelines
HH Size – Max. Gross Monthly Income
l – $2,852
2 – $3,730
S – $4,608
4 – $5,485
5 – $6,363
6 – $7,241
7 – $7,405
8 – $7,570
9 – $7,734
10 – $7,899
Each Additional add $590
