The WSSC Water Fund
The Water Fund provides assistance to customers in financial need and is funded entirely by contributions from customers, employees, and other sources.
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Need help paying your water/sewer bill? The Water Fund was established in 1994 by WSSC Water employees to help residential customers in financial need pay their WSSC Water bill. Eligible customers can access the Water Fund multiple times, up to $500 per year. The program is administered by The Salvation Army and funded by generous donations from WSSC Water customers, employees and community partners.
Eligibility and Qualifications
As the administrator of the Water Fund, The Salvation Army is responsible for determining whether applicants qualify for assistance. Eligible customers may receive access to Water Fund multiple times, up to $500 annually, to assist with their water/sewer bill.
Customers now have the ability to apply for Water Fund assistance from anywhere. To apply, go to sahelp.org and enter your zip code. If you require additional assistance or need to apply in-person, call the Salvation Army office in the county where you live.
| Montgomery County | Prince George's County |
| The Salvation Army 20021 Aircraft Drive Germantown, MD 20874 Tel. No: (301) 515-5354 Fax No: (301) 869-3347 | The Salvation Army 4825 Edmonston Road Hyattsville, MD 20781 Tel. No: (301) 277-6103 Fax No: (301) 779-8020 |
The Water Fund eligibility criteria is primarily based on household income and size. Listed below are the documents needed to apply for emergency financial assistance from The Salvation Army:
- Copy of your past due WSSC Water water/sewer bill in your name
- Driver’s license, Maryland ID or passport for each adult living in the household;
- Proof of all household income and cash benefits (eligibility for the Water Fund is outlined below);
- First page of lease, mortgage statement or Housing Choice (HOC) voucher;
- If your household receives SNAP (food stamps), a copy of your award letter or card; and
- Birth certificates for children living in the household.
| FY2026 Income Eligibility Limits Effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 | |
| Based on 200% of Federal Poverty Level Households with more than 8 persons, add $11,004 per person | |
| Household Size | Annual Income |
| 1 | $31,296 |
| 2 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $53,292 |
| 4 | $64,296 |
| 5 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $86,292 |
| 7 | $97,296 |
| 8 | $108,300 |
Learn how the Water Fund helps customers in need.
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Last Modified: July 1, 2025, 10:37 am EDT