Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
OZARK OPPORTUNITIES, INC. has announced the Regular Home Energy Assistance Program will end February 28, 2014. The Crisis Home Energy Assistance Program will end March 28, 2014.
The Regular program assists with non-emergency utility assistance, gas or electric. The benefit amount is determined by the gross monthly income and the number in the household.
The Crisis program provides assistance to eligible low-income households with energy related crisis or shut-off on the date of application.
All applicants will be required to furnish proof of income for all household members for the month prior to application. Other information may be requested at the time of application including proof of resources.
Please note Baxter, Boone, Marion and Newton county outreach offices are now taking appointments. Individuals interested in applying for assistance in those counties will need to call before the indicated open day to schedule an appointment; see appointment schedule below.
We will continue accepting and processing applications received through the mail. Applications can also be picked up at our office during open days or downloaded from our website: ozarkop.wp.iescentral.com.
County | Contact Person | Address | First Day | Day(s) Open | Hours | Phone Number and Fax |
Baxter | Susan | 213 E 6th Street Suite 101, Mountain Home 72653 | Monday;
February 10 |
Monday
(Call the prior Mon. 8-11a.m. for appointment) |
8-11:30 a.m.
1-4:00 p.m. |
870-425-5118 |
Boone | Tammy | 406 Hwy 43 East, Harrison 72601 | Monday;
February 10 |
Monday
(Call the prior Thur. 9-11 a.m. for appointment) |
8-11:30 a.m.
1-4:00 p.m. |
870-741-2089 |
Marion | Lon | 354 Hwy 62 East/P.O. Box 304, Yellville 72687 | Wednesday;
February 12 |
Wednesday
(Call Tues. 8-11 a.m. for appointment) |
8-11:30 a.m.
1-4:00 p.m. |
870-449-6250 |
Newton | Tammy | 506 West Court, Jasper/ (Mailing: 406 Hwy 43 Harrison 72601) | Tuesday;
February 11 |
Tuesday
(Call the prior Thur. 9-11 a.m. for appointment) |
8:30-11:30 a.m.
1-3:30 p.m. |
870-446-2222 or 870-741-2089 |
Searcy | Margaret | 110 Ruff Street, Marshall (Mailing: P.O. Box 473 Clinton 72031) | Tuesday;
February 11 |
Tuesday | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
1-3:30 p.m. |
870-448-2414 or 501-745-2437 |
Van Buren | Margaret | 100 Success Drive, Clinton/ P.O. Box 473 Clinton 72031 | Monday;
February 10 |
Monday | 8-11:30 a.m.
1-4:00 p.m. |
501-745-2437 |
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
FAMILY SIZE | MONTHLY | YEARLY |
1 | 1,482 | 17,784 |
2 | 1,938 | 23,256 |
3 | 2,394 | 28,728 |
4 | 2,850 | 34,200 |
5 | 3,306 | 39,672 |
6 | 3,762 | 45,144 |
7 | 3,847 | 46,164 |
8 | 3,993 | 47,916 |
9 | 4,018 | 48,216 |
10 | 4,104 | 49,248 |