Summer LIHEAP cooling program begins in July

Arkansas residents seeking assistance with utility expenses can take advantage of a program starting in July.

The Central Arkansas Development Council said Tuesday that its 2023 LIHEAP program would begin July 10. The program assists with paying utilities, and will also provide crisis assistance.

LIHEAP, or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, uses federal funds dispersed by CADC to reduce the risk of health and safety problems from inappropriate cooling methods. The program will remain in place as funds remain available, CADC said.

The program is available in Howard, Pike, Sevier, Hempstead, and Little River Counties, as well as a number of others in Southwest Arkansas that are within the CADC’s service area.

Residents in Howard County can visit the CADC office in Nashville on Thursdays from 9am to 12pm. Pike and Hempstead residents can visit the CADC offices in Murfreesboro and Hope on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 12pm.

Additional information on the program, and steps to apply for assistance, may be found on CADC.com/Utility-Assistance.