Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Arkansas
What is Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?
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.
Administration
Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is administered by Arkansas.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
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:
| 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 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?
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.