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Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)

The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two year program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives. 

See below for service areas and more information on how to apply!

Wayne Metro helped me to pay down my $3,000 water, and instead of my monthly bill being $140 and higher, it is now only $46 per month or lower, which is very affordable.
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It was a true blessing that I learned about the WRAP Program in 2015 when it first rolled-out. Wayne Metro is a lifesaver.
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Wayne, Monroe, and Washtenaw WRAP Communities

Monroe County
Ash Township
Washtenaw County
Augusta Township
Pittsfield Township
Superior Township
Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti Township
Wayne County
Allen Park
Belleville
Brownstown Township
Canton Township
Dearborn
Dearborn Heights
Ecorse
Flat Rock
Garden City
Gibraltar
Grosse III Township
Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe Park
Grosse Pointe Shores
Grosse Pointe Woods
Hamtramck
Harper Woods
Inkster
Lincoln Park
Livonia
Melvindale
Northville
Northville Township
Plymouth Township
Plymouth, City of
Redford Township
River Rouge
Riverview
Rockwood
Romulus
Southgate
Sumpter Township
Taylor
Trenton
Van Buren Township
Wayne
Westland
Woodhaven

If you live in any of the areas listed within Wayne, Monroe, or Washtenaw County Communities, you can fill out the Water Self Sufficiency application today!

Apply for WRAP

*Detroit residents in need of water assistance may apply if eligible for the DWSD Lifeline Plan*

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Macomb, Lapeer, and St. Clair County WRAP Communities

Macomb County
Bruce Township
Center Line
Chesterfield Township
Clinton Township
Eastpointe
Fraser
Harrison Township
Lenox Township
Macomb Township
New Haven
Romeo
Roseville
Shelby Township
St. Clair Shores
Sterling Heights
Utica
Warren
Washington Township

 

Lapeer County
Almont
Lapeer
Imlay City
Mayfield Township
St. Clair County
Burtchville Township

 

If you live in any of the areas listed within the Macomb County WRAP Communities, please contact Macomb Community Action to apply.

  • (586) 469-6464
Macomb Community Action Website
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Oakland County WRAP Communities

OAKLAND COUNTY
Berkley
Beverly Hills
Bingham Farms
Birmingham
Bloomfield Hills
Bloomfield Township
Clawson
Commerce Township
Farmington
Farmington Hills
Ferndale
Huntington Woods
Keego Harbor
Lake Orion
Lathrup Village
Madison Heights
Orchard Lake
Orion Township
Oxford
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
Royal Oak
Royal Oak Township
Southfield
Walled Lake
Hazel Park
Oak Park
Waterford Township
West Bloomfield Twp.

If you live in any of the areas listed within Oakland County, please contact United Way for Southeastern Michigan to apply.

  • 248-983-5656
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Website
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Genessee County WRAP Communities

GENESSEE COUNTY
Flint

If you live in any of the areas listed within the WRAP Communities, you can fill out the Water Self Sufficiency application today!

Apply for WRAP
  • 810-510-9727

BENEFITS

The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two-year program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives.

General Benefits.

  • Direct bill payment assistance
  • Arrearage assistance
  • Conservation assistance,
    home water audit and minor plumbing repairs
  • Supportive wrap-around services through case management, resources,
    and referrals

WRAPFinity

  • Successful completion of two years of WRAP
  • Must have a household member who is 62 years of age or older and/ or has a disabled member that is receiving federal benefits 

ELIGIBILITY

  • 200% Federal Poverty Level or below
  • Applicant is responsible for water bill
  • Applicant must live in the property with active service and current usage
  • The household must reside within the GLWA service region
  • Own or rent the home
  • Shut off notice is not required
  • Bill does not have to be past due

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Photo ID (City, State or Federally issued, or Passport) for all household members 18 years of age and older
  • Current water bill
  • Proof of income
    (if applicable), 30 days prior to and including the date of application submission
    (Pay stubs, Unemployment, Child support, and Benefit statements: SSI, DHS, etc.)
  • Lease stating responsibility for water (only Non Detroit Residents with Resident, Occupant, Tenant, etc. on bill)
  • Proof of Categorical Eligibility:
    SER, SNAP-MDHHS Food Award Letter, TANF MDHHS Cash Assistance Benefit letter (OPTIONAL)

HOW TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

Clients residing in Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, or Monroe Counties can submit documents via Wayne Metro’s Universal Application. Additional documents can be submitted to the contact information below:

  • Email: wrap@waynemetro.org
  • Text: (313) 438-8795
  • Fax: (313) 446-8568
  • Mail (copies only):
    7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 800 Detroit MI 48202
  • Drop off in person to one of our open locations

For more information and to see if you qualify for WRAP, please call the WRAP service line at (313) 386-9727 or contact the Wayne Metro Connect Center.

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