Indian River County or Okeechobee residents can apply for water assistance with the Economic Opportunities Council by: 

Calling 772-562-4177 to speak with Community Services Specialist (8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday)

Picking up a paper application from the drop box outside of our locations (available 24/7)

• EOC Administrative Office – 2455 St. Lucie Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
• Northside Head Start Center – 1798 NW 9^th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972

To meet the criteria for this grant-funded assistance program, you must:

• Be a resident of Indian River County or Okeechobee County
• Have a household income of 150% FPL or less 
• Be able to provide the following documents:

1. ID card (for everyone in the household, ages 18+)
2. Social Security Card (for everyone in the household)
3. Proof of all income for the past 30 days (for everyone in the household)
4. Proof of Address (Lease/Rental Agreement, Mortgage)
5. Food Stamp Award Letter (only if you get these benefits)
6. Water Bill

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assist income-eligible families with water and wastewater costs.