How to apply for Home energy bill help (LIHEAP) through Community Services Office — Garland in Arkansas
Community Services Office, Inc. (CSO)
Who it's for
Community Services Office (CSO) in Hot Springs takes LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) applications for Garland County. Regular Assistance is a one-time payment per household each application period, in winter and summer, to help with the energy burden; only electric help is offered in summer, and you must have an active utility account. Crisis Assistance is a one-time payment to restore or prevent a utility shut-off. Income limits use 60% of State Median Income or federal poverty guidelines; for one person the maximum monthly countable income is $2,347. Summer cooling applications are closed for now. CSO is at 2254 Albert Pike Road in Hot Springs; call 501-624-5724. LIHEAP never charges a fee to apply.
Income limits are set each year by the Arkansas Energy Office; help depends on available funds, and CSO 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
- Proof of identity (driver's license or another government-issued photo ID)
- Social Security cards for household members 18 or older; numbers for minors
- Proof of income for all household members 18 and older (check stubs from the month before you apply, or Social Security or other benefit statements)
- Most recent utility bills
- Lease agreement if any utilities are included in your rent
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-501-624-5724
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Home energy bill help (LIHEAP) through Community Services Office — Garland. 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 proof of identity (driver's license or another government-issued photo ID), social Security cards for household members 18 or older; numbers for minors, proof of income for all household members 18 and older (check stubs from the month before you apply, or Social Security or other benefit statements) — 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
annual
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.