Emergency Relief Funds Available - Helps Pay Water, Sewer Bills

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's office, in partnership with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, created the Hardship Assistance Program.

This program utilizes emergency relief funds to assist Oakland County households who need help with water and sewer bills, but who may not qualify for existing water assistance programs. This program helps eligible Oakland County residents. The program is open to Oakland County residents who get their water from a municipal water system, not a private well. It helps residents:

• Pay their current water or sewer bill for up to three months
• Eliminate past-due balances
• Pay for plumbing repairs

How does the program work?

• Financial resources of up to $2,000, or more, are available to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• The program is primarily designed to serve Oakland County households earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level. For example, that would amount to $93,600 for a family of four, $61,320 for a two-person household and $45,180 for a single individual.
• Program eligibility is flexible. Even if you’re not sure you would qualify, you are strongly encouraged to apply as exceptions can be made depending on the circumstance.

How to apply?
Click here to complete an application with our partner, the United Way of Southeastern Michigan.