Financial Assistance

Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)

Residents are eligible for assistance through WRAP if the following criteria is met:

  • Reside within the GLWA service area;
  • Demonstrate household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level;
  • Establish they are responsible for the water or sewer bill;
  • reside in the home they own or rent.

WRAP has the following areas where residents can garner assistance:

  • Bill payment assistance based on household income and bill amount
  • Arrearage or past due balance assistance
  • Conservation measures such as a home water audit and minor plumbing repairs

To apply, call Macomb Community Action (MCA) at (586) 469-6464 or email at mca@macombgov.org.
Macomb Community Action (MCA) Website


WRAP Plumbing Repairs

Take control of your water and sewer bill with WRAP! The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) provides income-based water and sewer bill credits, payment of past due balances and minor plumbing repairs! Eligible low-income households can have their homes checked for leaks, learn how to reduce their bill, and have non-functioning plumbing repaired or replaced. 

Examples of Minor Plumbing Repairs:

  • Repair or replacement of toilets, faucets, sinks, showers or bathtubs
  • Installation of low flow fixtures
  • Replacement of lead fixtures
  • Other minor repairs in the kitchen, bathroom and utility room

Who Is Eligible? 
Households are eligible for WRAP if they meet the following criteria:

  • Reside within the GLWA service area
  • Demonstrate household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level 
  • Establish they are responsible for the water or sewer bill
  • Reside in the home they own or rent

Served by Macomb Community Action:
Lapper County
Macomb County
St. Clair County
Call (586) 469-6464

Served by United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Oakland County
Call (248) 983-5656

Served by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency:
Monroe County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County
City of Flint 
Call (313) 386-9727
Flint residents call (810) 510-9727

Learn more at glwater.org/assistance. 


WRAPfinity provides funding to eligible low-income households with senior citizens or persons with a permanent disability. Funding is provided by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and is administered in partnership with local community action agencies. 

WRAP can help reduce your water bill and pay past due balances! Households pay approximately three percent (3%) of their income after bill credits are applied, and bill credits extend beyond two years. 

Who Is Eligible?
Households are eligible for WRAPfinity if they meet the following criteria:

  • Reside within the GLWA service area
  • Demonstrate household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level
  • Establish they are responsible for the water or sewer bill
  • Reside in the home they own or rent
  • Senior citizen (62 years or older) or someone with a permanent disability 

Served by Macomb Community Action:
Lapper County
Macomb County
St. Clair County
Call (586) 469-6464

Served by United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Oakland County
Call (248) 983-5656

Served by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency:
Monroe County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County
City of Flint 
Call (313) 386-9727
Flint residents call (810) 510-9727

Learn more at glwater.org/assistance or WRAP Toll-Free phone number (1-833-871-9727).