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Apply for EWEB help paying for a water line or leak repair

Owners who get EWEB water can apply for a zero-interest service-line loan up to $5,000. Limited-income owners may qualify for a grant.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Call about income-eligible leak repairYou must own the home in EWEB's water area and meet the income guidelines. Skip this if you only want the service-line loan.
  2. Apply onlineFor the service-line loan, check the Interested in a Loan box and follow the fields.
  3. Collect repair estimatesLeak repair help requires at least two estimates. For the loan, an Account Manager contacts you about your project.
  4. Wait for EWEB approval before workDo not start the work until EWEB gives you an approval.

Bring

  • At least two repair estimates
Funds are limited; loans and grants are first come, first served.

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