The Central Arkansas Development Council is reminding residents that deadlines are quickly approaching for the 2026 Summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications for regular utility assistance will close at the end of August, while the crisis assistance program will remain open through September. Read more below.

The regular assistance portion of the 2026 Summer LIHEAP will officially conclude on Aug. 31, 2026. Residents seeking regular utility bill assistance must submit their applications on or before this date to be considered for funding.

For households facing immediate utility shut-offs or related emergencies, the LIHEAP crisis assistance program is currently open and accepting applications. This crisis program will remain active and available to the public until Sept. 30, 2026.

LIHEAP applications are available to residents across all 19 counties served by the CADC. Individuals can find specific information on where to apply, as well as view local intake schedules, by visiting the organization’s official website at www.cadc.com/utility-assistance.

For further questions or to learn more about the utility assistance programs and qualifications, residents are encouraged to call the CADC at 501-326-6229.

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