LIHEAP Application

The LIHEAP Winter Program will open December 8, 2025, to applicants receiving disability, applicants aged 60 and older, and households with children under age 6. The program will open January 5, 2026, to the general public with applications being accepted through April 30, 2026.

HOW LIHEAP WORKS:

The Home Energy Assistance Program helps households with home energy costs by administering Regular Assistance and Crisis Intervention programs. Each program provides financial assistance to income qualified households with a one-time per program payment to the household’s energy supplier or, under certain circumstances, to the applicant. The Crisis Intervention program aids eligible households facing energy-related emergencies.

Applicants residing in Arkansas, Cleveland, Grant and Lincoln Counties can apply in person Monday -Tuesday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Monday – Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for applicants residing in Jefferson County. Electronic or online applications can be submitted at GetLIHEAP.com or liheap@cdcaa.org.

LIHEAP provides payments for utilities used in heating for electricity, natural gas, wood, or propane during the Winter program, and in cooling for electricity during the Summer program. Payments are made directly to the utility companies, allowing families to heat or cool their homes.

NOTICE: UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW LIHEAP BENEFITS ARE NOT CONSIDERED INCOME/RESOURCES FOR ANY PURPOSES INCLUDING TAXATION.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for LIHEAP benefits through CDCAA you must be a resident of Arkansas, Cleveland, Grant, Jefferson, or Lincoln County and you must meet specific income eligibility requirements. You must include the following with your application:

Proof of Applicant Identity: A valid driver’s license or other government issued ID; health insurance card or employment ID, or birth certificate.

Social Security number and card, or other approved document (SSN must be verified for all household members aged 18 or older)

Proof of ALL Household Income: for the 4 weeks prior to application or a completed Zero Income form if no income, Contribution Form and Unemployment.

Copies of most recent heating and cooling bills.

Copy of lease agreement is required: if you live in subsidized housing; or if your utilities are included in your rent.