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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible households with bill payment assistance, home energy crisis intervention, outreach, energy advocacy, information about utility consumer rights and referrals.
Assistance is available during the Winter and Summer programs and is awarded on a points-based system to ensure the most-needy are assisted first. It can take up to 30 days to process payment to the utility company, with exceptions given only for crisis payments (for shut-off notices) within 24 hours.
This program is offered during the Winter and Summer programs or until all funds are exhausted. Applications are taken during the Winter and Summer Programs, and are dependent on the availability of funds.
The Summer Cooling program will open July 8, 2024. When the Summer Cooling program opens, applications will be available online (www.getliheap.com) as well as at 2228 Albert Pike Suite P, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
LIHEAP benefits are not considered income or resources for any purpose, including taxation.
LIHEAP INCOME GUIDELINE
| PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD | INCOME LIMIT DETERMINED BY | MAXIMUM MONTHLY COUNTABLE INCOME (MCI) |
| 1 | SMI | $2,054 |
| 2 | SMI | $2,685 |
| 3 | SMI | $3,317 |
| 4 | SMI | $3,949 |
| 5 | SMI | $4,581 |
| 6 | SMI | $5,213 |
| 7 | FPG | $5,678 |
| 8 | FPG | $6,320 |
| 9 | FPG | $6,963 |
| 10 | FPG | $7,605 |
| 11 | FPG | $8,248 |
| 12 | FPG | $8,890 |
| 13 | FPG | $9,533 |
| 14 | FPG | $10,175 |
| 15 | FPG | $10,818 |
| 16 | FPG | $11,460 |
| 17 | FPG | $12,103 |
| 18 | FPG | $12,745 |
| 19 | FPG | $13,388 |
| 20 | FPG | $14,030 |
Note: Add $642 for each additional household member.
If you qualify for Regular Assistance above AND you received a cut-off notice, you may qualify for Crisis Assistance. To qualify, one of the below must apply to your household:
Completed applications can be mailed or delivered in person to 2228 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs AR 71913.
To learn more or if you have any questions, dial (501) 624-5724 for assistance.
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