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About this LIHWAP program in Benton, AR
Area Served:
Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hot Spring, Lonoke, Montgomery, Pike, Pulaski, Ouachita, Saline, Union Counties.
Arkansas Community Action Agencies (CAAs) provide various opportunities for low- and middle-income residents of Arkansas to improve the stability and self-sufficiency of their households.
People on low incomes have the opportunity to be committed members of their community through volunteering and other civic activities.
Support services and emergency services are provided for people with disabilities and seniors to help them maintain their independent living conditions.
Babies, children and young people receive development services that allow them to reach their full potential.
Arkansas CAAs work with a network of community partners to provide opportunities for families and improve living conditions in low-income communities.
Energy efficiency and utility assistance programs.
Utility costs for low-income households consume a significant amount of their monthly income.
Increasing energy efficiency for these homes not only reduces their utility costs but also reduces energy consumption.
Arkansas community action agencies provide utility assistance to low-income households through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
This program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is limited.
LIHEAP Regular Assistance Program.
Provides for the payment of a fixed benefit based on monthly income and household size.
The Income Guidelines are updated annually.
In general, LIHEAP benefits are paid directly to utility companies on behalf of the applicant.
Qualified families can receive assistance once per program.
Provides assistance to low-income families to avoid disconnection or to restore service after disconnection.
State policy determines the maximum amount of assistance available per family.
Benefits are paid directly to the utilities.
Eligible households may receive assistance once per program.
A copy of a closing notice is required.
Information required to apply.
Proof of Residence
Proof of income for all members of the household and from all sources that were received in the month preceding the request for assistance may include proof of income:
- Copies of check stubs showing pre-tax wages for full-time, part-time, or self-employment
- Statement by the Employment Security Department for all unemployed adults
- A certificate from the Office of Child Support if one or more biological parents are not in the family.
- A copy of a certificate or bank statement showing automatic deposit of social security, SSI, Department of Veterans Affairs, or other pensions or disability allowances.
- Identification information for all household members (name, date of birth, social security number)
- Copy of utility bills
Arkansas LIHWAP
Apply online or by phone 888-985-6441.
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is an emergency program to help families with overdue
water bills or who are at risk of losing water service at their home. LIHWAP is a grant you do not have to
repay. Eligible households can receive a one-time benefit of up to $2,000.
If your water or wastewater services have been cut off or if your services are in danger of being cut off
because your bill is past due, you may be eligible.
Documents needed to apply
• Proof of identity
• Social Security card
• Proof of income
• Copies of most recent water utility bills
• Lease agreement (if water is included in your rent)
Customers who receive benefits from LIHEAP, SNAP, SSI, and TANF are considered Categorically Eligible, which means they automatically qualify for LIHWAP benefits.
