Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025 - Online Application Process, Eligibility & Full Details

Delhi government has officially announced the new Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025 to help lakhs of families struggling with high or pending water bills. The scheme offers up to 90% relief on outstanding bills, making it a major financial support for Delhi’s citizens. Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide to understand this scheme, its benefits, eligibility, documents required, and how to apply online.

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What is Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025?

Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025 is a one-time support scheme by the Delhi government. Its main aim is to provide huge relief to Delhi residents by waiving off or reducing inflated and pending water bills. This comes after thousands of families received incorrect or excessive bills due to various technical and administrative reasons, especially after the Covid-19 period.

Note: The scheme has not been officially launched yet but just announced, we will update all the details once the scheme is launched.

Scheme Highlights

Feature	Details
Scheme Name	Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025
Launched By	Delhi Government
Announced By	Chief Minister, Delhi
Start Year	2025
Purpose	Waiver/reduction of domestic water bills
Target Beneficiaries	Nearly 29 lakh households in Delhi
Relief Offered	Up to 80%–90% bill reduction
Mode of Application	Fully Online
Official Website	delhijalboard.delhi.gov.in
Helpline Number	1916 / 1800117118
WhatsApp Support	9650291021

Objectives of Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme

Solve the problem of excessive and incorrect water bills affecting lakhs of families in Delhi.
Give major financial relief by reducing the money burden for low and middle-income groups.
Bring transparency to water billing with a new automated calculation system.
Encourage regular bill payments by making bill settlement easier and more affordable.

Also read: Delhi Ayushman Arogya Mandir List with Location

Eligibility Criteria

Permanent resident of Delhi: Only genuine residents of Delhi are eligible.
Have a water connection: The water connection should be in your name from Delhi Jal Board (DJB).
Domestic water bill consumer: The scheme is not for commercial/industrial usage.
Outstanding water bill: You should have a pending water bill or an inflated bill recently.

Note: Each consumer will get only one chance to settle the pending or incorrect bill under this scheme.

Benefits of the Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme

Up to 90% Reduction in Outstanding Water Bills: Large domestic bills, especially from Covid times or due to faulty meters, will be waived or reduced by up to 80-90%.
Automated Bill Correction: Bills will be recalculated with new software, reducing human error and avoiding the need to visit DJB offices for correction.
One-Time Settlement: Families can clear all their pending dues in one go, without any penalty for the past.
Direct Online Process: No need to visit government offices; you can apply and track your application from home.
Financial Relief for All Income Groups: Especially helpful for lower and middle-class families.
Encourages Regular Payment Culture: With old dues cleared and fair billing, more people will pay future bills on time.

Documents Required for Application

Aadhaar Card (identity proof)
Copy of the Latest Water Bill (even if incorrect)
Passport-size Photograph
Bank Account Details (for refund, if applicable)
Proof of Delhi Residence (if not mentioned in Aadhaar)
Any other supporting documents related to your water connection

How to Apply Online for Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025

Visit the Official Website: Go to the Delhi Jal Board’s official website: delhijalboard.delhi.gov.in or DJB RMS Portal.

Find the Water Bill Waiver Link: On the homepage, look for the section named “Apply for Water Bill Waiver” or “Water Bill Settlement Scheme 2025“.

Fill in the Application Form: The application form will appear. Carefully fill out all the details such as your name (as per water connection), address, contact information, consumer number, and details of your current or pending bill.

Upload Required Documents: Scan and upload all the required documents (Aadhaar card, water bill, photo, etc.).

Submit the Form: Review all details, then click ‘Submit’. You will receive a confirmation SMS or email with your application number for tracking.

How Will You Get Relief?

After you submit your application for Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme 2025, the officials of Delhi Jal Board will verify your documents and bill details. Your bill will be recalculated automatically with the new system and you will receive a revised bill showing the waiver or reduction. Then you need to pay the revised amount (if any) within the given time to close all dues.

For some, the entire bill may be waived, while others will get major discounts.

Also read: Delhi Ayushman Hospital List

Features of the Scheme

Covers both old and recent inflated bills.
Targets nearly 29 lakh households across Delhi.
One-time opportunity: If you miss the application window, you may not get another chance.
All digital: No need to visit DJB offices; entire process is online and paperless.