Water Fixture Efficiency Reimbursement Grant Program
Program Information:
The Village of Westchester is offering a grant rebate program to reimburse low-income residents for the installation of energy-efficient water fixtures. This program aims to help alleviate the impact of water rate increases by covering up to 90% of the purchase and installation costs of high-efficiency toilets, faucets, and shower heads.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Participants must be a resident in the Village of Westchester (non-resident and rental property accounts are not eligible to participate).
- This program only applies to primary residence address. Accepted items for proof of residency include a copy of a Driver’s License or State ID.
- Residents must prove low-income status by providing a copy of one of the following:
- Medicaid card
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- Unemployment Insurance Finding Letter stating benefit eligibility.
- Fixtures installed must follow applicable plumbing codes. A no-cost plumbing permit is required for grant participation.
Water Fixture Eligibility Requirements (all fixtures must be lead-free):
- Toilets – 1.28 gallons (or less) per flush.
- Faucets - 1.5 gallons (or less) per minute.
- Shower heads – 2.0 gallons (or less) per minute.
Reimbursement Amounts:
- Toilets – 90% of the purchase and installation cost, with a maximum reimbursement of $200 per toilet.
- Faucet – 90% of the purchase and installation cost, with a maximum reimbursement of $100 per faucet.
- Shower head – 90% of the purchase and installation cost, with a maximum reimbursement of $75 per showerhead.
- Lifetime maximum grant reimbursement per household is $500.
Reimbursement Process:
- Resident obtains plumbing permit an purchases and completes the installation of high efficiency fixture(s).
- After completed, resident must complete a reimbursement application, providing receipts for proof of purchase and installation.
- Verification by Public Works Staff that the work was completed.
- Once verified, applicable reimbursement amounts remitted back to the resident