Black River Area Development Corp - BRAD Utility Assistance

About this LIHWAP program in Pocahontas, AR

Area Served:

Clay, Lawrence, Randolph, Arkansas

Community Action Agencies (CAA) provide a variety of opportunities for low- and middle-income Arkans to increase their household stability and levels of self-sufficiency.

People with low incomes are provided with opportunities to involve members of their communities in volunteer and other civic activities.

People with disabilities and seniors are provided with support and emergency services to help them maintain an independent living status.

Development services are provided for infants, children, and youth to enable 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.

Customers who receive benefits from LIHEAP, SNAP, SSI, and TANF are considered Categorically Eligible, which means they automatically qualify for LIHWAP benefits.

• Lease agreement (if water is included in your rent)
• Copies of most recent water utility bills
• Proof of income
• Social Security card
• Proof of identity
Documents needed to apply

because your bill is past due, you may be eligible.
If your water or wastewater services have been cut off or if your services are in danger of being cut off

repay. Eligible households can receive a one-time benefit of up to $2,000.
water bills or who are at risk of losing water service at their home. LIHWAP is a grant you do not have to
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is an emergency program to help families with overdue

Apply online or by phone 888-985-6441.

Arkansas LIHWAP

Services offered:

Energy efficiency and public utility aid programs.

Utility costs for low-income households consume a considerable amount of their monthly income.

Greater energy efficiency for these households not only lowers their supply costs but also reduces energy consumption.

LIHWAP

LIHEAP:

Arkansas community action agencies provide utility assistance to low-income households through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

This program works on a first-come, first-served basis.

LIHEAP Regular assistance program provides a fixed benefit payment based on monthly income and household size.

The Revenue Manual is reviewed annually.

Generally, LIHEAP services are paid directly to utilities on behalf of the applicant.

Qualified households can get help once per program.

LIHEAP Anti-Crisis Intervention Program provides assistance to low-income households to avoid disconnection or to restore service after disconnection.

Government policy sets the maximum amount of support available per household.

Benefits are paid directly to the utility company.

Skilled households can receive assistance once per program.

A copy of the shutdown warning is required.

Information required for the application:

- Proof of residence

- Proof of income for all family members, as well as proof of income from all sources, received in the month before the application for assistance.

Proof of income may include:

- Copies of allowance showing full-time, part-time, or self-employment pre-tax wages

- Statement by the Department of Employment Security for all unemployed adults

- Statement of the Office of Child Support Enforcement, if one or more natural parents are not at home

- Copy of the reward letter or bank statement showing automatic deposits of Social Security, SSI, Veterans Administration or other pensions or disability payments

- Identify all family members' information (name, date of birth, social security number) or  A copy of the utility bill.