Arkansas LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Last updated August 2026
Arkansas LIHEAP helps low-income households with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related repairs. In Arkansas it is administered by the Department of Human Services and delivered locally through a network of community action agencies.
It covers both seasons, which matters in Arkansas. LIHEAP provides heating help in winter and cooling help in summer, reducing the health and safety risks of an unsafe or shut-off system. It typically includes a regular winter heating benefit, a summer cooling benefit, and a crisis component.
The crisis component is the fast lane, for households facing a shut-off or an energy emergency. If your power is about to be cut, name the emergency when you contact your agency.
Eligibility is income-based, within the federal ceiling. States set their limit at the greater of 150 percent of poverty or 60 percent of state median income, so ask your local agency for the exact current figure for your household size.
You apply at the state and local level. The simplest path is to find your local community action agency, which takes applications, using the federal locator at Energyhelp.us or by contacting the agency directly.
Pair LIHEAP with weatherization to lower future bills, and dial 2-1-1 for other local utility funds if a shut-off is looming.
Phone 501-372-0807
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Income-based; households at or below the program's income limit for their size may qualify
- Winter heating help and summer cooling help open on set dates each year, and crisis funds are limited, so apply as soon as your season opens
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Find your local community action agency through Energyhelp.us or by contacting it directly.
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Ask the agency for the current income limit and application dates.
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For an emergency, ask about the crisis component right away.
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Ask about weatherization at the same agency.
What to have ready
- A recent utility bill and any disconnection notice
- Proof of income for household members
- ID and proof of address. Your agency confirms the exact list.
What the application looks like
Common questions
What does Arkansas LIHEAP cover?
Winter heating, summer cooling, and an energy crisis component, plus weatherization and minor energy repairs.
How do I apply?
Through your local community action agency, which takes applications. Find yours through the federal locator at Energyhelp.us.
What is the income limit?
Set within the federal ceiling, the greater of 150 percent of poverty or 60 percent of state median income. Ask your local agency for the current figure.
What if my power is about to be cut off?
Ask about the crisis component, for households facing a shut-off or energy emergency. It moves faster than a regular application.
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