LIHWAP applications are closed as of
5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15th
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The program and call center will be closed for the following upcoming holidays:
- Friday, November 10 – Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 23 – Thanksgiving Day
Full list of 2023 holiday closings.
Our call center hours are:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. CST
As of 5:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the Arkansas Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) stopped accepting applications for drinking water and wastewater assistance.
We will continue to review and process applications submitted on or prior to August 15th until all funds are exhausted.
If you have already applied, we encourage you to check your application status in the application portal and promptly respond to requests for additional information we need to determine your eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents or information in a timely manner will delay the processing of your application and may result in your household not receiving benefits.
Thank you,
The Arkansas Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
Qualifying Arkansas residents are eligible for assistance to help pay their current or overdue water or wastewater bills.
Water and/or Wastewater Providers: Complete an Interest Form to Enroll in the Program