Benton, Ark. - Central Arkansas Development Council is accepting applications for regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) utility assistance in its 12-county service area.

Regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists households with home energy and heating bills. Eligible households must meet income guidelines and furnish proof of all household income for the month prior to applying. Shut off notices will not be accepted.

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve walk-in basis at the following locations and times:

In Calhoun County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Hampton Office, 210 S. Lee St, from 8:30 am until Noon each Thursday. Call 870-798-2457 for more information.

In Clark County, applications will be accepted at the following locations and times:

·         CADC Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center, 1305 North 10th Street, Monday & Tuesdays from 1 - 4 pm. Call 870-246-8089 for more information.

·         Gurdon City Hall, 103 Maple, Wednesdays, 9 am until 1 pm. Call 870-310-6971 for more information.

In Columbia County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Magnolia Office, 1503 North Vine, Monday through Wednesday, 8 am until Noon. Call 870-234-6444 for more information.

In Dallas County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Fordyce Office, 410 E. 4th St Monday through Wednesday, 8 am until Noon. Call 870-352-8894 for more information.

In Hot Spring County, applications will be accepted Monday thru Wednesday, 8 am until Noon at the Arkansas Workforce Center of Malvern, 1735 E. Sullenberger. Call 501-337-8401 for more information.

In Lonoke County,  applications will be accepted  at the following locations and times:

·         CADC Lonoke County Office, 117 South East Front Street, Monday through Wednesday, 8 am until Noon. Call 501-676-0019 for more information.

·         Ward Municipal Complex, 405 Hickory Street in Ward, Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 am until Noon. Applications are taken by appointment only. Call 501-676-0019.

In Montgomery County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Mt. Ida Senior Activity Center, 158 Senior Drive, Wednesdays from 8 am until Noon. Call 870-867-0151 for more information.

In Ouachita County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Ouachita County office, 313 Jefferson, Monday through Wednesday, 8 am until Noon.  Call 870-836-3200 for more information.

In Pike County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Glenwood Senior Activity Center, 229  Betty St on Tuesdays only, 8 am until Noon. Call 870-356-4212. Applications will also be accepted at the CADC Murfreesboro Senior Activity Center, 120 E. Court, Ste. A on Mondays only, 8 am until Noon. Call 870-285-2312 for more information.

In Pulaski County, applications will be accepted at the following locations and times:

• Arkansas Workforce Center of Jacksonville, #2 Crestview Plaza in Jacksonville. Applications will be accepted on a walk-in basis on Thursdays only, 8 am until Noon and is limited to the first 50 customers.
• Arkansas Workforce Center of Little Rock, 5401 South University in Little Rock. Applications will be accepted on a walk-in basis only, Monday-Wednesday, 8 am until Noon and is limited based on staff availability. For more information in Pulaski County, call 501-603-0909.

In Saline County, applications will be accepted at the CADC Administration Building, 321 Edison Street, Monday through Wednesday, 8 am until Noon. Call 501-778-1133 for more information.

In Union County, applications will be accepted Monday through Wednesday, 8 am until Noon at the CADC El Dorado Office, 1426 North West Avenue. Call 870-864-0067 for more information.

Applicants for LIHEAP assistance must meet income guidelines. For a household of 1, monthly countable income is $1,481. The income eligibility limits are set at 60% of the state's median income level. Countable income includes check stubs, child support, unemployment, housing utility assistance, SSI, SSA, TEA, VAS and retirement benefits.

To apply for assistance, the household should bring proof of income for all household members 18 years or older for the previous month, proof of child support, proof of unemployment for all household members age 18 and older, proof of social security, retirement, pensions, workman's comp or disability, proof of utility allowance and if no income, proof of how bills are being paid. Social security numbers and birthdates for all household members are required. Failure to provide verification requested may result in delay or denial of assistance. Allow agency 35 days to make payment. For more information, call your local CADC office.

CADC is a private nonprofit community action agency that was formed in 1965 to fight and win the "War on Poverty." The mission of CADC is to improve the quality of life and build strong communities in Arkansas. For more information, please contact your local CADC office.

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