More than 70,000 New York City property owners may receive a $191 credit to reduce their water and sewer bills.
Why it matters: The relief comes as combined water and sewer rates have increased 6% since July 2026.
The program is aimed at low-income property owners whose property is a single-family, two-family, three-family, or four-family home within New York City, according to the city's official website.
HEAP helps with energy costs, while SCHE and DHE provide tax relief for certain seniors and property owners with disabilities.
One key point is that there is no additional enrollment process to receive the $191 credit if the property owner already meets the requirements.
NYC311 clarifies that the $191 is a non-refundable annual credit. Therefore, it is not a check or cash deposit.
NYC $191 Water Credit: Who Qualifies and How to Get It – PHOTO: Shutterstock The NYC Water Credit Comes as Rates Increase. Since July 1, the combined rate has increased from $13.07 to $13.86 per 100 cubic feet, equivalent to 748 gallons.
For a typical single-family home, the DEP estimated an annual bill of approximately $1,297, compared with the previous $1,224.
Property owners who believe they meet the requirements can review their next DEP bill and contact the agency's customer service if they have questions about the credit.
