2024-2025 Water Assistance Program
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County’s (CAP-HC’s) Water Assistance Program can help you pay your past-due water bills and related charges.

Eligibility
You’re eligible for assistance if you meet the following requirements:
- You live in Hennepin County.
- You pay your water bill to one of Hennepin County’s municipal water suppliers.
- You have household income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Income Guidelines — see table.
Note: that you’re only eligible for one Water Program grant per program year.
Have a household of 9 or more people? Call 952-933-9639 for income eligibility information.
Income Eligibility Requirements
Household Size | Maximum Monthly Gross Income* | Maximum Annual Gross Income* |
---|---|---|
1 | $2,608.33 | $31,300 |
2 | $3,525.00 | $42,300 |
3 | $4,441.67 | $53,300 |
4 | $5,358.33 | $64,300 |
5 | $6,275.00 | $75,300 |
6 | $7,191.67 | $86,300 |
7 | $8,108.33 | $97,300 |
8 | $9,025.00 | $108,300 |
Get Started
To get Water Assistance, you need to complete an application and submit all required documentation to determine if you’re eligible.
Ready to apply for Water Assistance? Here’s how to get started:
Fill out an application
Download an Application
You can download an application using the button below.
Pick Up an Application in Person
Pick up an application at one of CAP-HC’s offices during office hours.
Collect Required Documents
Provide Proof of the Following:
- The last 30 days of income for all adults in the household, including wages, public benefits, social security, child support, etc. If you haven’t received income in the last 30 days, complete the Verification of Zero Income form on page 7 of the application packet.
- Your household size. Examples include a lease listing all household members, current tax return, or a benefits statement.
- If your water bill is in your landlord’s name: Provide proof that you pay the water bill. Examples include a scanned check or bank statement showing a prior water bill payment.
Provide a Copy of the Following:
- Your past-due water bill from one of Hennepin County’s municipal water suppliers.
Submit Your application

How to Submit Your Application
You can submit your completed application and documentation in one of the following ways:
Mail:
CAP-HC Water Assistance Program
7101 Northland Circle N, Suite 123
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Email:
In person:
Visit one of CAP-HC’s offices during office hours to drop off your application and documentation.
We will review your application materials and follow up with you for next steps.
Still have questions or want to have an application mailed to you? Please email us at water@caphennepin.org.