The City of Buffalo Water Department program that was created to help people who had past-due water bills or whose water had been turned off due to non-payment was originally scheduled to end at the end of June, but thanks to some additional help from the Federal Government the program will continue.
According to reporting by WKBW-TV, the program known as the Water Amnesty Program is able to continue thanks to an infusion of money from the American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress earlier this year and signed by President Biden.
The City of Buffalo, which is due to receive more than $300 Million from the American Rescue Plan, is using approximately $13 Million to continue this program that allows people who had their water shut off due to non-payment to have their water services restored. Residents can also apply for a payment plan to help them repay past due balances. That payment plan waives interest and penalty fees and can be extended to 12 months.
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That program, known as the Water Amnesty Program, is ending soon according to a report by WKBW-TV.
The Water Amnesty Program ends on June 30th and allows people who had their water shut off due to non-payment to have their water services restored. Residents can also apply for a payment plan to help them repay past due balances. That payment plan waives interest and penalty fees and can be extended to 12 months.
Applying for assistance is easy. If your service has been turned off, all you need to do to have it restored is call Buffalo Water at 716-847-1065. To apply for a payment plan is also just as easy, you can complete the application right here on the Buffalo Water website.
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Move aimed at easing economic burden for city residents brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 3:09 PM EST March 8, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. Some good news for City of Buffalo residents who may be having a hard time paying the bills due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
The Buffalo Water Authority announced Monday it is extending its water amnesty program through June 30. The program waives any late fees or interest for those who ve had their service turned off for non-payment. However, you must enroll in the program before that date to be eligible for assistance.
“Since the Water Amnesty Program was announced last year by Mayor Byron W. Brown, we have been able to restore water services for hundreds of residents, said Oluwole A. (OJ) McFoy, Board Chairman, Buffalo Water. The pandemic has brought on additional financial hardships for many residents, and if we can ease the burden just a little bit, to continue providing
Buffalo Water Program That Waives Interest, Fees Extended
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If you or someone you know has had trouble paying your water bill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Buffalo has extended a program designed to ease some of the burden. The Water Amnesty Program waives costly late fees and interest for Buffalo residents whose water was turned off due to late or non-payment. The program has now been extended through June 30. According to its website, the program also offers a discount of between $60 and $90 a year off eligible residents water bills. With so many people still feeling the financial fallout of the pandemic, every little bit helps.