North Central Arkansas Development Council Utility Assistance

About this LIHWAP program in Batesville, AR

Area served: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone.

Arkansas Community Action Agencies (CAAs) offer various opportunities for low- and middle-income residents of Arkansas to improve the stability and self-sufficiency of their households.
Low-income people have the opportunity to participate as members of their communities through volunteering and other civic activities.
People with disabilities and seniors benefit from support and emergency services that help them maintain their independence.
Infants, children and young people receive development services that enable them to reach their full potential.

Arkansas CAAs work with a network of community partners to offer opportunities for families and improve living conditions in low-income communities.

Services:

Energy efficiency and utility assistance programs

Utility costs for low-income families consume a considerable part of their monthly income.
Improving the energy efficiency of these homes will not only reduce your utility bills, but also reduce your energy consumption.

LIHEAP

Arkansas Community Action Agencies offers energy assistance to low-income families through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is funded by the federal government.
This program works on the principle of "first come, first served".
Funding is limited.

LIHEAP Regular Assistance Program

A flat benefit is offered based on the monthly income and size of the household.
Income guidelines are reviewed annually.
In general, LIHEAP services are paid directly to the utilities on behalf of the applicant.
Qualified families can be helped once per program.

LIHEAP crisis intervention program

Offers assistance to low-income households 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 utility companies.
Eligible families may receive assistance once in each program.
A copy of the shutdown notice is required.

Information required for the application:

- Proof of residency

- Proof of income for all family members and from all sources that were received during the month before the application for assistance Proof of income may include

- Copies of pay slips with payroll pre-tax with full, part-time or self-employment

- Declaration of the Employment Security Service for all unemployed adult(s)

- A statement from the Office of Child Support Enforcement that if one or more biological parents are not in the household

- Copy of award letter or bank statement showing automatic deposits of Social Security, SSI, Veteran's Administration, or other pensions or disability payments

- Identifying information for all family members (names, dates of birth, social security numbers) o Copy of utility bill

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.