Starting in just seven days, LIHEAP payments will be disbursed to eligible applicants who have completed the necessary paperwork and received approval.
Residents of select areas in Arkansas will soon receive much-needed financial support for cooling costs through the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) payments
The Central Arkansas Development Council has blazoned that these benefits will be transferred out on July 10 for the month of July. An aggregate of 19 counties in Arkansas is sharing in this program, including Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Pulaski, Saline, Sevier, and Union.
The primary idea of these LIHEAP payments is to help individuals in meeting the costs associated with cooling devices or upgrades during the sweltering summer season. To be eligible for LIHEAP payments benefits, applicants must have a monthly countable income below specific thresholds. For homes conforming to one person, the maximum allowable monthly countable income is $1,936. However, homes with five members must have a monthly countable income below $4,318 to qualify for LIHEAP payments.
The amount beneficiaries can receive as cooling assistance from LIHEAP payments in Arkansas ranges from a minimum of $48 to a maximum of $475
It is important to note that applications for cooling assistance under LIHEAP payments in the state will only be accepted until September 30. LIHEAP payment’s cooling assistance program is available in 28 states and the District of Columbia.
Each jurisdiction provides varying amounts of financial aid to help low-income individuals stay cool during hot weather. By offering these LIHEAP payments, Arkansas aims to alleviate the burden of cooling costs and ensure a more comfortable summer for its eligible residents.
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