Sabine Parish residents in need of cooling assistance can apply for LIHEAP Cooling Funds by calling in on Thursday, April 3 to be placed on the appointment list. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial relief for eligible households struggling with energy costs.

Appointment Call-In Details
Priority Group (8:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.): Seniors (60+), disabled individuals, or households with children aged 5 and under.
General Public (1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.): All other applicants.
Applicants must speak directly with a representative—voicemail messages will not be accepted.

Eligibility & Required Documents
To qualify, applicants must meet specific income requirements based on household size (ranging from $29,889 annually for a single-person household to $82,771 for a ten-person household).

The following data includes the number of household members, the annual gross household income limit, and the monthly gross household income limit:
1 – $29,889 – $2,490
2 – $39,086 – $3,257
3 – $48,283 – $4,023
4 – $57,480 – $4,790
5 – $66,676 – $5,556
6 – $75,873 – $6,322
7 – $77,598 – $6,466
8 – $79,322 – $6,610
9 – $81,046 – $6,753
10 – $82,771 – $6,897

Required documents include:
✔ ID for applicant and all household members 18+
✔ Social Security cards for all household members
✔ Current electric and gas/propane bills
✔ Proof of income for all persons 18+
✔ Proof of residency
✔ Apartment & Sec 8/HUD participants must provide a utility allowance worksheet

Contact Information
DeSoto Parish Police Jury – Office of Community Services
404 Polk Street, Suite B, Mansfield, LA 71052
Phone: 318-872-0880
Email: LIHEAP@DeSotoPPJ.com
Website: http://www.desotoppj.com/office-of-community-services

Residents needing assistance are encouraged to call promptly on April 3, as appointment slots fill quickly.