The WSSC Water Fund

The WSSC Water Fund is now managed by the United Way of the National Capital Area (NCA)!

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  in a 12-month rolling period The program is administered by United Way NCA and funded by generous donations from WSSC Water customers, employees and community partners.

How to Apply:

• Online: unitedwaynca.org/wsscwater
   
• In-Person: Please schedule an appointment at the United Way NCA’s Financial Empowerment Center in the county of your residence.
  • Prince George’s Community College
    Mondays & Wednesdays – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
    Chesapeake Hall, Room 108 (Across from Parking Lot B)
    301 Largo Road, Largo, MD 20774
    301-546-1332
  • Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) at WorkSource Montgomery Office
    Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    11510 Georgia Ave #100, Silver Spring, MD 20902
    202-655-4957

All other questions may be directed to United Way NCA through email at [email protected] or by calling 202-488-2100.

Eligibility and Qualifications

To apply, a customer must:

• Be a residential customer who rents or owns property in the WSSC Water service area (Montgomery and Prince George’s counties);
• Show a copy of their past due WSSC Water water/sewer bill in their name;
• Present a driver’s license, Maryland ID or passport for each adult living in the household;
• Provide proof of all household income and cash benefits; and
• Not have received $500 maximum Water Fund assistance amount in the past rolling 12-months.

FY 2027 Income Eligibility Limits, Effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027

Based on 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Households with more than 8 persons, add $11,360 per person.