Do You Qualify for a Water Bill Discount?

 

SJW’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP), formerly known as Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP),  provides a 15% discount on the total water bill for eligible low-income customers. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

  • The San Jose Water bill must be in your name or you must be a submetered tenant in a mobile home park.
  • You may not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return.
  • You must reapply each time you move.
  • You must notify San Jose Water within 30 days if you become ineligible for WRAP.

If you were a participant in the WRAP program, you do not need to reapply for the new CAP program. 

Note: If you are currently not on SJW's CAP program but you are a PG&E rate assistance CARE participant, you must still submit a CAP application to receive the 15% discount. 

How Do I Submit a CAP Application?

SJW accepts CAP applications by mail (110 W. Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95110) or email at customer.service@sjwater.com.

More Ways SJW Can Help

If you are the victim of a disaster declared by the state or federal government, there are many ways SJW can assist you. Learn more on our Disaster Relief page.

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Help Paying Your Water Bill

Having trouble paying you water bill?

California has a new program which can help – the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

  • Income-eligible customers, or those who are recipients of CalFresh or CalWorks
  • Funds can be used for overdue bills from any time period
  • You can receive a one-time benefit of up to $2,000 for your water bill

San Jose Water encourages any customer who continues to face hardship to apply for this aid. Please call (877) 278-6455 (both energy and water bill assistance) or head to: https://www.sacredheartcs.org

Apply for CAP

Water Utility Bill Relief Resources

We understand that this has been a difficult time for many of our customers. In addition to offering our Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and very flexible payment plans, we suggest reaching out to the following local resources for further help.

  1. Call 211 from any phone. This is a resource and referral line which provides information on organizations offering help with rent and utility payments. They will provide contact information, website URLs and phone numbers.
  2. West Valley Community Services offers water bill assistance to the areas they cover. Call (408) 255-8033.
  3. COVID-19 Rent and Utility Bill Relief. Call (833) 430-2122 or visit www.housing.ca.gov/covid_rr. Provides applications for help with rent, utility bills and more if you have been impacted financially by COVID-19.
  4. St Vincent De Paul Society - Santa Clara County: call (408) 249-2853. The type of assistance will vary by church and location.
  5. Sacred Heart Community Service & Valley Water help low-income households pay water bills. Visit sacredheartcs.org/utility-assistance or call 1-877-278-6455.