UCHRA Announces Water Bill Assistance Program

July 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has announced the rollout of a new temporary emergency program aimed at helping low-income families pay overdue water and wastewater bills.

The Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP, is a grant that families do not have to repay. Families do not need to have a past due water bill, do not have to be on public assistance, and can rent or own their own home in order to qualify for assistance.

LIHWAP helps families pay the cost of water and sewer services including water, wastewater, sewer, and septic waste. The one-time payment is sent directly to the water and wastewater utility company and will be credited to the applicant’s bill.

Assistance is based on household size and income. Priority assistance will be made available to households who have had their water services disconnected or are in jeopardy of water services being disconnected.

To apply, the applicant must provide a copy of their government issued ID, Social Security number and verification for all eligible household members or birth certificate for children under 12 months of age, proof of gross income for the past 30 days for all household members 18 years or older or completion of the Zero Income Form if no income, one month history of home water/wastewater bill, and a copy of the most recent water utility bill or termination notice if applicable.

Households that are within 60 percent of the state median income guidelines can receive assistance.

To inquire about assistance through LIHWAP, Upper Cumberland residents should contact their local UCHRA office. Contact information for each county office can be found at www.uchra.org or by calling (931) 528-1127.

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30, 2023, pending available funding, and families can
be served one time during the application period.

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency: Established by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1973, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) uses a combination of funds from federal, state, and local organizations to provide a wide variety of services and supports to the most vulnerable individuals within our 14-county service region. UCHRA aims to help the Upper Cumberland region cultivate self-sufficiency and build true wealth through innovation, collaboration, and leadership; envisioning a region abundant in resources, fostering a productive and vibrant life for the people of the Upper Cumberland.

July 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A 4th of July fire destroyed a home in Alexandria Monday night. Although no one was injured the residents there lost all belongings in the blaze.

Alexandria Fire Chief John Partridge issued the following statement about the fire.

“Alexandria Fire was called to a structure fire the night of July 4th around 10:00 pm in the 600 block of East Main Street in Alexandria. Responders arrived on the scene to find the home heavily involved in fire with a partial roof collapse. The homeowner and all occupants made it out safely after they heard popping they believed to be fireworks but instead discovered a large amount of fire in the garage area of the home. The fire quickly moved to the remaining portions of the home which forced firefighters to attack it from the outside due to extreme heat and the danger of collapse. DeKalb County Fire also responded with additional firefighters and apparatus to fight this large fire. DeKalb County Fire Department’s Rehab Team and DeKalb EMS also responded to provide aid to firefighters working in the high temperatures that nighttime brought little relief to. Cooling fans and cold towels were used to cool firefighters working exhaustively to bring the fire under control,” said Chief Partridge.

July 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Mark your calendars! It’s time to get ready to save, with three sales tax holidays in 2022.

The Tennessee General Assembly approved two additional one-time holidays this year, in addition to the traditional sales tax holiday that takes place each year at the end of July. During these holiday periods, Tennesseans do not have to pay state or local sales tax on certain items, saving up to 10 percent on some purchases.

“During this time of record inflation and high prices, we’re proud to be able to put money back in the pockets of Tennesseans,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings opportunities.”

“We want Tennesseans to know about these holidays so they can take advantage of this tax relief,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said.

The details of the three sales tax holidays are:

Clothing, School Supplies, and Computers (July 29- July 31): During this holiday weekend, clothing prices under $100, school supplies priced under $100, and computers priced under $1500 are exempt from sales tax. Online purchases are included. Read more about the traditional sales tax holiday here.

Food and Food Ingredients (August 1- August 31): During this month-long holiday, food and food ingredients may be purchased tax free. Food and food ingredients purchased from a micro market or vending machine remain subject to sales tax. Food ingredients do not include alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy, dietary supplements, and prepared food. For more information, read important notice #22-10.

Gun Safes and Safety Equipment (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023): The legislature extended this holiday an additional fiscal year. During this period, retail sales of gun safes and certain gun safety devices are exempt from sales and use tax. For more information, read important notice #22-06.

Learn more information about all the sales tax holidays by visiting www.tntaxholiday.com . You can also email revenue.support@tn.gov or call 615-253-0600 with questions.

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