Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (administered by Arkansas community-based organizations). LIHEAP is a block grant program designed to lower the energy burden for low-income households by paying benefits for home energy bills. It assists with heating costs during the winter and cooling costs during the summer.

Benefits Fraud Reporting Form Request a Benefits Appeal Hearing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP CBO Contact Information Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) WAP CBO Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions Related Links & Documents The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open. Please check with your local Community Action Agency for other options.

You may also search for assistance using your zip code by visiting www. findhelp. org .

Thank you to all who contributed to the development of the 2027 LIHEAP Model Plan by reviewing and commenting on the 2026 Model Plan by July 10, 2027. You may access the proposed 2027 LIHEAP Model Plan here . Highlighted sections indicate information that is different from the 2026 Model Plan.

Written comments may be submitted via email with the subject line "2027 LIHEAP Model Plan" to AEOLIHEAP@Arkansas. gov or delivered or mailed to: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment Attn: Office of Energy | LIHEAP North Little Rock, AR 72118. AEO will host a virtual public hearing Wednesday, July 29, 2026 , beginning at 9:30 a.

m. Central Time (CT). The public hearing will allow discussion about the plan that will be submitted to the U.

S Department of Health and Human Services for the 2027 LIHEAP program year. Join the public hearing by MS Teams using the following information: LIHEAP Model Plan Public Hearing Meeting ID: 276 364 470 494 575 By phone: 1 501-244-3310, Conf. ID: 914 394 692# To be considered, all written comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.

m. CT on Wednesday, August 12, 2027 . Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) lowers the energy burden for households by helping with home energy bills—heating costs during the winter and cooling costs during the summer for those who qualify.

Important Note: To apply for LIHEAP benefits, you must contact the community-based organization that serves the county in which you live. BENEFIT FRAUD COSTS US ALL. Think you know a cheat?

Tell us. LIHEAP is a federally funded program. Arkansas LIHEAP will never ask customers for a fee for applications or services.

Click here to report fraud using the Benefits Fraud Do not submit your application or documents to the Arkansas Energy Office (AEO). Applications must be submitted to your community-based organization. AEO does not process In Arkansas, LIHEAP is operated by a network of community-based organizations (CBOs), which serves all 75 Arkansas counties.

Contact information is available here . Who is eligible for LIHEAP benefits? LIHEAP only assists residential applicants; businesses are not eligible.

The chart can help you know if you might be eligible for LIHEAP assistance. Arkansas LIHEAP Income Eligibility Chart How to apply for LIHEAP benefits Contact the community-based organization (CBO) that serves your area for more information and to apply for LIHEAP benefits. Find contact information for each here .

On the CAA Service Network Territories web page, click on your county on the map to find the following CAA contact information: If you’d prefer, you may find the contact information by simply scrolling down bottom of the CAA Service Network Territories web page and choosing your county from the drop-down box.

Example LIHEAP application and required documents You may want to review an example of the Arkansas LIHEAP application, or even print it out and begin completing it prior to contacting your community-based organization.

You will need to provide the items listed below when you apply for Example of LIHEAP application Social Security card (household members age 18 or older) Social Security numbers (household minors) Copies of your most recent utility bills Proof of residency (current utility bills provide proof) Additional information and/or documents may be required to determine your eligibility LIHEAP applications are accepted through the CBOs on a first-come, first served basis typically from January to April 30 and from July to September 30 of each year.

Households should contact their local CBO to obtain an application. Unless instructed, do not submit more than one application per program per benefit Apply through the CBO that serves the county where you live. Contact the agency for instructions specific to their office.

NOTE: after reviewing your application, the CBO may request additional information or documentation to process the application.

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Chart FY 2026 State Median Income FY 2025 Electric Benefit Matrix FY 2026 Natural Gas Benefit Matrix FY 2026 Propane Benefit Matrix FY 2026 Fuel Oil Benefit Matrix FY 2026 Other (Wood, Pellets, etc) Benefit Matrix FY 2026 LIHEAP is a block grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

It is designed to lower the energy burden for low-income households, who pay a high proportion of household income for home energy costs, by paying benefits for home energy bills. LIHEAP assists households with heating costs during the winter and cooling costs during the summer. LIHEAP only assists residential applicants; businesses are excluded from receiving the benefit.

Arkansas LIHEAP offers two types of benefit payments: a fixed benefit based on a model that considers the household income, the number of household members, and the type of energy source (e.g., electricity, gas, propane, wood, pellets). Crisis: a benefit up to a maximum amount established by disconnection or restore service or provide energy/fuel when supply is The CBO will discuss available benefits with each applicant.

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