Weatherization Assistance Program (Arkansas)
Last updated August 2026
Arkansas's Weatherization Assistance Program makes free energy-efficiency improvements to lower your utility bills for good. In Arkansas it is administered by the Arkansas Energy Office and delivered through local community action and development agencies. Because the work stays with the home, the savings repeat, averaging about $372 or more a year.
Eligibility runs on income, with a shortcut. Households at or below 200 percent of the poverty guidelines qualify, and so does anyone receiving Supplemental Security Income. Some states use an alternative of 60 percent of state median income. Both renters and homeowners can apply.
Some households move up the list. Priority goes to the elderly, families with a member who has a disability, families with children, high energy users, and households with a high energy burden. Say if any of those describe your home.
The process is straightforward, though not instant. Contact the state weatherization administrator to find your local provider, submit proof of your prior-year income, and, if you are income-eligible, you are placed on a waitlist. So apply before the emergency, not during it.
The improvements are chosen to save the most energy for your specific home, which is why an assessment comes first.
Pair weatherization with LIHEAP for help on this season's bill while the home is fixed for the long run, and dial 2-1-1 for other local utility funds.
Phone 501-372-0807
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Income-eligible Arkansas households; homeowners and renters both qualify
- Priority goes to older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children, and being on LIHEAP or other assistance can help you qualify
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
- 1
Contact the Arkansas Energy Office to find your local weatherization provider.
- 2
If you get SSI, you are income-eligible; otherwise the limit is 200 percent of poverty.
- 3
Submit proof of your prior-year income and expect a possible waitlist.
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Mention any elderly, disabled, or child household members for priority.
What the application looks like
Common questions
Who qualifies for weatherization in Arkansas?
Households at or below 200 percent of poverty, or anyone receiving SSI. Both renters and homeowners qualify. Priority goes to elderly, disabled, and families with children.
How much does it save?
Weatherized homes save an average of about $372 or more a year.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The energy-efficiency improvements are free to income-eligible households.
How do I apply?
Contact the Arkansas Energy Office to find your local provider, submit prior-year income proof, and, if eligible, you are placed on a waitlist.
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