Utilities Access Program

How it works

Harnett County’s Community Development program says the Utilities Access Program helps low-income to very-low-income homeowners access water by waiving the Harnett Regional Water tap fee. The county explicitly says this is not a water bill or electric bill payment assistance program.

What the money covers

The county states the program waives the tap fee for Harnett Regional Water. It does not describe broader home repair or hardening work.

Amounts and matching

The official page does not state a dollar cap, but the benefit is a waiver of the water tap fee. The county also says this is a one-time assistance program.

How to apply

Homeowners must complete the Utilities Access Application and submit supporting documents. The county page says eligible applicants must meet the criteria in the Utilities Access Policy.

Timing and deadlines

The county page does not state a closing date. A policy PDF linked on the county site says approved applicants have 60 days to apply for and begin installation of the water line.

Additional conditions from the county policy

The linked policy says approved participants must complete a Harnett County Public Utilities account application, obtain a plumbing permit, and schedule inspections.