Water bills

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here are the assistance programs in Seattle Washing and King County. Dozens of agencies and organizations operate across this corner of Washington that may be able to provide assistance for water and utility bills. I think the number one place to call is Hopelink at 206.694.6700. Emergency aid is passed out to qualified low income residents.

need help paying for a water bill that is in disconnect for july 23. my town change out water meters and went from a bill every 3 months to a monthly bill. and i was unable to keep up with the monthly billing as i got finacial hardship and had to file for bankruptcy to save my home from foreclosure, if i could get help to get this back to a monthly payment i feel i can keep up with the bill at that time, as right now i am trying to get current on other monthly bills and i am stretched a little thin on money to pay every bill.

[Huy]

need help paying for a water bill that is in disconnect for july 23. my town change out water meters and went from a bill every 3 months to a monthly bill. and i was unable to keep up with the monthly billing as i got finacial hardship and had to file for bankruptcy to save my home from foreclosure, if i could get help to get this back to a monthly payment i feel i can keep up with the bill at that time, as right now i am trying to get current on other monthly bills and i am stretched a little thin on money to pay every bill.

[Randy]

My family has just recently moved to Harper Woods, MI. And with the assistance from the great people at Harper-Gratiot NSO we have a house to live in. However, the previous tenants left a huge unpaid water bill and the landlord is not responsible for bill because he puts it in the lease that the tenants are. I have a family of 4 and one is special needs and we really need water but can not afford it. I will start my job this week and my husband is still looking. If there is any help please contact me.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Good news in that your family is working now, so hopefully will be able to get back on track.
Around the Rochester area try places like the East Rochester Community Resource Center Program, which can be reached at (585) 586-0525. I believe they can provide one time rental assistance, and definitely information on programs and other services around Monroe County NY.
The Housing Council runs the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program, and they can be reached at (585) 546-3700. This is a federal government eviction prevention type program.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/mon ... rogr1.html

My water has been shut off due to non-pymnt. I am sick and my fiance has been working, however, due to a past bill with the IRS they have left us with no money. My fiance has found better employment as of today and he will start next week. Is there anyone out there who may know how we can get help with our water bill and rent? I can only check my email once a week at the local WFD. I live in Rochester New York. We are also falling behind on our heating bills with this cold Central NY weather and the snow.

[MarryM]

My water has been shut off due to non-pymnt. I am sick and my fiance has been working, however, due to a past bill with the IRS they have left us with no money. My fiance has found better employment as of today and he will start next week. Is there anyone out there who may know how we can get help with our water bill and rent? I can only check my email once a week at the local WFD. I live in Rochester New York. We are also falling behind on our heating bills with this cold Central NY weather and the snow.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

I think a couple things. Here is some information on Champaign assistance programs. you have options like the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission phone (217) 328-3313 or the local united way. Dial (217-352-5151). Also if you go to the left menu bar, under state programs, use the link for free legal assistance. It does sound illegal for the water company to do that, and you should talk to an attorney.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... tance.html

Hi. I am having trouble with my water company. They put in a meter last year and then all of the sudden hit us with a $554 bill. Said we owed it from the past year. We argued with them on this and they shut our water off. We went without water for a while and then were able to come up with the money to pay the bill. They turned it on and then hit us with a bill a month later for $287. They told us it was the bill for the months that had past. They shut our water off and hit us with a bill. Now, while we are in the middle of disputting this, they shut our water off and tell us we need to pay $396. First off I can not afford $396, 2nd we were disputting the fact that they hit us with a bill of $287 when we had no water.
Now they are saying, (to justify themselves) we used water illegally. Illegally? if by filling buckets of water and showering at our friends house is illegal, then yes we did...but last I knew if I showered somewhere else that person paid their water bill.
I told them I have no problem paying the $130 that is owed from Oct, however I refuse to pay for the water that was shut off.
Is there any help in Champaign Illinois or person you can let me talk to to figure this out
Thanks

[Porso]

Hi. I am having trouble with my water company. They put in a meter last year and then all of the sudden hit us with a $554 bill. Said we owed it from the past year. We argued with them on this and they shut our water off. We went without water for a while and then were able to come up with the money to pay the bill. They turned it on and then hit us with a bill a month later for $287. They told us it was the bill for the months that had past. They shut our water off and hit us with a bill. Now, while we are in the middle of disputting this, they shut our water off and tell us we need to pay $396. First off I can not afford $396, 2nd we were disputting the fact that they hit us with a bill of $287 when we had no water.
Now they are saying, (to justify themselves) we used water illegally. Illegally? if by filling buckets of water and showering at our friends house is illegal, then yes we did...but last I knew if I showered somewhere else that person paid their water bill.
I told them I have no problem paying the $130 that is owed from Oct, however I refuse to pay for the water that was shut off.
Is there any help in Champaign Illinois or person you can let me talk to to figure this out
Thanks