How to apply for Home energy bill help (LIHEAP) through Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council — Crawford in Arkansas
Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council (CSCDC)
Who it's for
Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council (CSCDC) takes LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) applications for households in Crawford and Sebastian Counties. LIHEAP helps with heating costs in winter and cooling costs in summer. Regular help is a fixed benefit based on household income, household size and fuel type; Crisis help can prevent a shut-off, restore service or provide fuel when it runs out. The winter program usually opens in January and the summer program in July, when federal funds arrive; CSCDC says the winter program reopens January 4, 2027. You can apply online, in person, by email at utilities@cscdccaa.org or by mail. The office at 1617 Zero Street in Fort Smith is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 479-785-2303, ext. 100. LIHEAP never charges a fee to apply.
Income limits are set each year by the Arkansas Energy Office; help is first-come, first-served, depends on federal funds, and CSCDC decides eligibility.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Your completed, signed LIHEAP application
- Copies of both your electric bill and gas bill, plus any shut-off notices
- Social Security numbers for all household members, regardless of age
- Proof of identification (copy of driver's license and Social Security card)
- Proof of income for the previous month (an SSI, SSA or SSD benefit letter is acceptable)
- Other verification as requested
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-479-785-2303
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Home energy bill help (LIHEAP) through Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council — Crawford. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need your completed, signed LIHEAP application, copies of both your electric bill and gas bill, plus any shut-off notices, social Security numbers for all household members, regardless of age — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.