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DWSD Lifeline Plan

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Detroit residents ONLY.

The DWSD Lifeline Plan is Detroit’s first-ever income-based water affordability program that provides income-eligible enrolled Detroiters up to 4,500 gallons of water every month at a fixed rate based on their household income. Any water used above 4,500 gallons in a month will result in a total bill higher than the fixed rate based on the amount of additional water used.

The DWSD Lifeline Plan’s three tiers:

BENEFITS

Receive a fixed monthly rate for up to 4,500 gallons of water used.

Tier Levels

If you currently receive SNAP/FAP benefits – You pay $18
If you are a low-income household (non-SNAP/FAP) – You pay $43
If you are a moderate-income household (non-SNAP/FAP) – You pay $56

ELIGIBILITY

Low income-eligible households
Households receiving SNAP/FAP benefits
The 2,500 households currently enrolled in WRAP (Water Residential Assistance Program) will be auto-enrolled in the new plan beginning today
The 19,000-plus households who were previously in WRAP can immediately qualify and will be contacted by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Photo ID (City, State or Federally issued, or Passport)
Social Security Card
Current water bill
Proof of most recent 30 days income
Proof of categorical eligibility:
SER, SNAP-MDHHS Food Assistance benefit letter, TANF MDHHS Cash Assistance Benefit letter

Need help filling out an application?
Call us for an appointment!

You can contact Wayne Metro’s CONNECT Center at
(313) 386-9727 or wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org