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Water Assist

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SouthWest Water Company offers Water Assist (previously Help2Others) a payment assistance program for qualifying low-income customers.

Water Assist, through its partner agencies, provides eligible customers a recurring monthly pledge of $20 for water or $40 for both water and sewer bills. Another component of Water Assist is emergency or catastrophic assistance to customers (one time per year) regardless of their income level.

SouthWest Water Company ofrece Water Assist (anteriormente Help2Others) un programa de asistencia de pago para clientes elegibles de edad avanzada, discapacitados y de bajos ingresos.

Water Assist, a través de sus agencias asociadas, ofrece a los clientes elegibles una promesa mensual recurrente de $ 20 por agua o $ 40 por facturas de agua y alcantarillado. Otro componente de Water Assist es la asistencia de emergencia o catastrófica a los clientes (una vez al año) independientemente de su nivel de ingresos. Para mas información, por favor en la página de abajo para descargar la aplicación.

Do I qualify for Water Assist?

For program consideration, the required documents listed below must be submitted with the signed application form and returned to us for processing. Please note that to be considered, the application must be completed in its entirety. Applicants will start receiving credits once all information is provided and approved.

  • REQUIRED: Provide 2020 signed IRS Income Tax Statement and proof for all sources of income for all members in the household who are 18 years of age or older.  Other acceptable forms of proof of income include:
    • 2020 – W-2 form (must cover full year or gaps in time must be explained)
    • 2021 – Social Security or Disability Awards letter
    • Form 1099 – for self-employed or independent contractor (from client)
    • Proof of Enrollment — for full time students with no income
    • Declaration of income statement – for those who have no income
  • Current photo ID for account holder with address matching one on file. (Must be primary residence to qualify.)
  • Account must be three months active and in good standing with an established payment history of at least three months with no delinquencies or disconnects.
  • Proof of residency for additional household members may be required.

Refer to household income chart below:

Household Size Gross Monthly Income
1 $1,329
2 $1,796
3 $2,263
4 $2,729
5 $3,196
6 $3,663
7 $4,129
8 $4,596

(125% of the current Poverty Level Household Income)

For complete details and application instructions, please review the instructions included with the Water Assist Application Form:

  • Water Assist Application Form – English (PDF)
  • La Aplicación de Asistencia de Agua – Espanol (PDF)

How do I apply for Water Assist?

  • Option #1: For one-on-one assistance, contact a partner agency near you to schedule an appointment (refer to the list at the bottom of this page).
  • Option #2: If there is not an agency for your district listed below, then you can apply directly with us by submitting the above application and required documents. Submit your application through email at WaterAssist@swwc.com or mail at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Experienced a catastrophic life event?

Email us at WaterAssist@swwc.com or give us a call at 866.654.7992 to learn more about our Water Assist Catastrophic Program.

Participating Water Assist partner agencies in your county:

For Water Assist information on counties not listed below, please call 866-654-7992.

Bandera County
Community Council of South Central Texas
Bandera Library
505 Main St. | Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 896-2124

Comal County
Community Council of South Central Texas
109 Rosa Parks | New Braunfels, TX 78131
(830) 625-6268

Gillespie County
Community Council of South Central Texas
604 S. Eagle | Fredericksburg, TX 78024
(830) 896-2124

Grayson County
Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG)
1117 Gallagher Dr. | Sherman, TX
(903) 813-3541

Guadalupe County
Community Council of South Central Texas
1201 W. Court | Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 379-3022

Henderson County

The Henderson County Help Center
309 Royal St. | Athens, TX
(903) 675-4357

Family Resource Center
107 Spring Valley
Gun Barrel, TX
(903) 887-4711

Johnson County
Wesley Mission Center
777 N. Walnut Creek | Mansfield, TX
(817) 473-6650

Kendall County
Community Council of South Central Texas
Hill Country Family Services
801 N. State Hwy 123 Bypass | Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 625-8818

Medina County
Community Council of South Central Texas
1205 17th Street | Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 584-2100

Smith County
The Henderson County Help Center
309 Royal St. | Athens, TX
(903) 675-4357

Family Resource Center
107 Spring Valley | Gun Barrel, TX
(903) 887-4711

Van Zandt County
The Henderson County Help Center
309 Royal St. | Athens, TX
(903) 675-4357

Family Resource Center
107 Spring Valley | Gun Barrel, TX
(903) 887-4711

For Water Assist information on counties not listed above, please call 866-654-7992.

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