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Summer LIHEAP Application Intake Begins Statewide on July 6
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Summer LIHEAP Application Intake Begins Statewide on July 6

June 22, 2026 | Jamie Moody, Communications Director

Summer LIHEAP applications will be accepted beginning Monday, July 6 for eligible households in accordance with Arkansas LIHEAP guidelines. 

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federal initiative designed to help low‑income households manage their energy costs and prevent utility shutoffs. In Arkansas, a statewide network of 15 community-based organizations (CBOs) administers the program across all 75 counties, guiding eligible residents through the application process and helping them access heating assistance in winter, cooling assistance in summer, and crisis-related support as needed. The program is typically administered through local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and is intended to reduce the energy burden by ensuring households can cover essential energy bills.

Applications are usually accepted on a first‑come, first‑served basis during two filing periods each year: January 1 to April 30 and July 1 to September 30. 

Eligibility generally targets households at or below a certain share of the state median income. Benefits range from roughly $60 to $600. To apply or get more information, contact your local CBO (see chart below), or you can search for assistance by ZIP code at www.findhelp.org. If you’re unsure about options or timelines, reach out to the Community Based Organization dedicated to your county. They will be your best guide through this process. Your CBO will also be able to advise you about documentation needed to process the LIHEAP application.

Applicants must provide ID; Social Security documentation for household members; proof of income for the previous four weeks or a Zero Income Form; most recent utility bill; and their lease or housing documents if utilities are included. Other documents may be required - check with your CBO for a full list of required documents for the LIHEAP application process.

During the week of July 6, the Central Arkansas Development Center will host mass intake events in the following areas to help residents with their applications: 

  • July 6, 2026 – Miller County
    • Washington Community Development Center at 1900 Marietta St. in Texarkana
  • July 7, 2026 – Ouachita County
    • First United Methodist Church (activity center) at 121 Harrison Ave. SW in Camden
  • July 8, 2026 – Union County
    • Municipal Auditorium (lobby) at 100 W 8th St. in El Dorado
  • July 9, 2026 – Columbia County
    • First United Methodist Church (activity center) at 320 W Main St. in Magnolia
  • July 10, 2026 – Pulaski County
  • Arkansas State Fair Grounds (arts and crafts building) at 2600 Howard St. in Little Rock


Community Action Program for Central Arkansas

  • LIHEAP office hours are Monday and Wednesday from 7:30am - 4:30pm. 
    • Cleburne County Heber Springs Office: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (South 11th Street, Heber Springs)
    • Faulkner County Conway Office: 707 Robins Street, Suite 118, Conway
    • White County Searcy Office: 703 Marion Street, Searcy

Crowley’s Ridge Development Council

  • Application hours run from 8:30 - 11:30am and 1:00 - 3:30pm on scheduled application days. 
  • Monday and Wednesday application days will be held at the following locations: Craighead County Office, Crittenden County Office, Cross County Office and Woodruff County Office
  • Tuesday and Thursday application days will be held at the following locations: Green County Office, Poinsett County Office, Jackson County Office and St. Francis County Office.

Mid-Delta Community Services

  • Phillips, Lee and Monroe counties' application hours will be 8:30 - 11:30am and 1:00 - 3:00pm. Prairie County's application hours will be 9:00 - 11:30am and 1:00 - 3:00pm. 
  • Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday for Phillips County at the Mid-Delta Community Services Inc office (610 Biscoe Street, Helena 72342)
  • Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday for Lee County at the Mid-Delta Community Services Inc office (53 S Poplar Street, Marianna 72360)
  • In Monroe County, applications will be accepted on Monday and Wednesday at the Mid-Delta Community Services Inc office (213 Hayes Street, Clarendon 72026)
  • And in Prairie County, applications will be accepted on Tuesday and Thursday at DeValls Bluff City Hall (977 E. Cypress Street, DeValls Bluff 72041)

NorthCentral Arkansas Development Council

  • Application hours run from 8:00 - 3:30pm on scheduled application days. Offices will be closed from Noon - 1:00pm for lunch.  
    • Fulton County Office: Monday and Thursday
    • Independence County Office: Tuesday and Thursday
    • Izard County Office: Tuesday and Thursday 
    • Sharp County Office: Wednesday and Friday
    • Stone County Office: Wednesday and Friday
  • For questions, call 870-793-5765

Ozark Opportunities, Inc

  • Applications will be accepted in person at the following locations on the specified days and times: 
    • Clinton Office: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
    • Harrison Office: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
    • Mountain Home Office: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
    • Marshall Office: Wednesday, 8:30am - 3:30pm


Black River Area Development Corporation

Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council

Central Delta Community Action Agency

Community Services Office 

Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County

Mississippi County, Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission

Our Healthy Communities

Southeast Arkansas Community Action

LIHEAP

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