Low Income Home
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

The Summer Assistance Program opened on July 8, 2024 and will close on September 30, 2024.

Emergency (crisis) assistance will be available until September 30, 2024.
The last day for Non-emergency (regular) assistance is August 23, 2024.
 

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program helps low-income households with their energy costs in winter and summer as part of the federal Low Income Home Energy Program.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIHEAP APPLICATION
(Hard copies of the application are also available at the EOA Admin Office, if needed)

***AFTER you have completed the LIHEAP application and gathered supporting documents, you must call 479-872-7479 to schedule an appointment OR apply online via the Client Kiosk below.***

Documentation needed to process your energy assistance application include:

  • Legal Photo ID
  • Social Security cards and birth dates for all household members
  • Both Electric Bill and Gas/Propane Bill
  • Proof of income received for the previous month for all household members (examples include: paycheck stubs, printout from employer, social security, unemployment, child support, VA, housing allowance, unemployment benefits, etc.)
  • If you have lost your job within the previous two months, we will need a statement from your employer that states your last day of employment.
  • An EARNING STATEMENT is available for the employer to complete if needed.

If you have zero income, we need proof of how the household’s monthly expenses are being met. Additional supporting documentation needed to process your energy assistance application are:
1. ZERO INCOME FORM: Completed by applicant.
2. COLLLATERAL STATEMENT: Completed by someone who is familiar with your household
(Must be a non-relative).
3. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Completed by person(s) who have assisted household financially for the previous month.
4. ODD JOB INCOME FORM

 

Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Phone: (479) 872-7479
Email: liheap@eoawc.org

Income
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2024 ARKANSAS ELIGIBILITY CHART

* For each additional household member over the household size of 20, add $98.00 to the maximum monthly income shown for a household size of 20.