Jackson County, AR Assistance Programs

Jackson County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Jackson County.

Jackson County Utility Assistance (LIHEAP)

2000 McLain Street
Newport, AR - 72112
(870) 523-5474
Utility Assistance Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with help in paying utility bills. The program pays benefits of fixed amounts based on household income. An additional benefit is available to eligible households having a high energy burden. Eligibility is based on annualized income and the number of members in the household. The Summer program will assist with regular electric bills or shut off notices. All payments are made directly to the vendor. Special provisions are made for those households whose utility cost is included in their rent and those living in subsidized housing. What to bring when you apply Proof of Income for all household members 18 years and older from previous month. State or government issued ID. Social Security Numbers and Birthdates of every household member. Copy of utility bills gas, electric, and/or propane. Proof of Social Security, SSI, Retirement, Pensions, Workmans Comp, Disability, Unemployment, Child Support, Foster Care Support, VA Benefit s and/or Utility Allowance All from the Previous month for any member of the household that receives benefit. Knowledge of resources such as checking, savings, and other asset totals IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INCOME: Zero Income Documentation Form must be completed along with verifiable contribution and/or collateral statements to show how bills have been paid. Print-out of unemployment for all household members who are 18 years of age or older is required. Unemployment printouts can now be printed at CRDC. *Please be advised that you might be asked for further documentation at time of interview when submitting application. ..

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Jackson County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Jackson County.

Tuckerman Senior Citizen Center

203 Hwy 367
Tuckerman, AR - 72473
(870)349-2809
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Newport Senior Life Center

400 N. Pecan
Newport, AR - 72112
(870)217-0456
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Jackson County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.