Crowley's Ridge Development Council Poinsett County Utility Assistance

About this LIHWAP program in Harrisburg, AR

There are two primary types of LIHEAP assistance

    Regular Assistance — is available for eligible households during the application period of the winter and/or summer programs. This type of assistance is a one-time payment per household per program. Subsequent applications for this assistance during the same program by the same household, or a member of a household having received a Regular Assistance benefit, will be denied.
    Crisis Assistance — is available for eligible households during designated application periods. This type of assistance is a one-time benefit per household per program not to exceed $500. Subsequent applications for this type of assistance during the same program, by the same household or member of a household, having received a crisis benefit, will be denied. The maximum allowable payment level of $500 may be reduced whenever deemed necessary by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Community Services (OCS).