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Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

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The Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay a portion of their home energy costs by administering Regular and Crisis Programs. For Crisis assistance, the household must be disconnected, have a disconnect notice from a utility, be very low on fuel, or behind in paying utility bill(s).

The Program is administered by the Arkansas Energy Office (AEO) a division of the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment. Local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) are responsible for accepting and processing LIHEAP applications based on Arkansas’s policies.

During the winter program (January – April), AR LIHEAP helps with heating utilities (such as natural gas, propane, wood, electricity). During the summer program (July – September), AR LIHEAP helps with electricity as the cooling utility. The amount of the benefit depends on the household size, income, and energy costs.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay a portion of their home energy costs by administering Regular and Crisis Programs. For Crisis assistance, the household must be disconnected, have a disconnect notice from a utility, be very low on fuel, or behind in paying utility bill(s).

The Program is administered by the Arkansas Energy Office (AEO) a division of the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment. Local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) are responsible for accepting and processing LIHEAP applications based on Arkansas’s policies.

During the winter program (January – April), AR LIHEAP helps with heating utilities (such as natural gas, propane, wood, electricity). During the summer program (July – September), AR LIHEAP helps with electricity as the cooling utility. The amount of the benefit depends on the household size, income, and energy costs.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must meet minimum criteria, including be a resident of Arkansas and be responsible for paying utilities for heating or cooling the home (energy burden).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$22,590
2$30,660
3$38,730
4$46,800
5$54,870
6$62,940
7$71,010
8$79,080

*For households with more than eight people, add $8,070 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

To apply, locate the Community Action Agency that serves the county in which you live using the interactive map located here, and call, email, or write the CAA to request an application.

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Visit the website of the CAA for your area by clicking the link Community Action Agency, selecting the county in which you live, and clicking the name of the CAA.

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