Bill > S894

This bill establishes a low-income sewer and water assistance program to provide financial assistance to homeowners who are eligible for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program will be administered in coordination with the existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, utilizing the same grantee agencies, application, and verification procedures to the maximum extent possible. The bill sets a cap on the administrative costs for the program at 10% of the appropriated funds and limits the benefit level to no more than 25% of the total annual water and sewer bill for each eligible household. Households receiving benefits under this program are required to cooperate with any free water conservation programs provided by local agencies or authorities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S894