The Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to share information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps eligible households with home energy costs.
LIHEAP provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families to help maintain safe and comfortable indoor temperatures by assisting with home energy bills, preventing utility disconnections, and helping reconnect services when applicable.
The Chamber is asking community members to help spread the word so neighbors, friends, and family members who may be struggling with utility costs are aware of the assistance that may be available.
How to Join the Waiting List
A new waiting list for LIHEAP Cooling Assistance is opened on the first Tuesday of every month.
Phone lines open at 8:30 a.m.
The first 100 callers will receive a spot on the waiting list.
Applicants must call (318) 872-8241 and follow the prompts to speak with the appropriate case manager.
Voicemails will not secure a place on the waiting list.
Crisis Assistance
Residents facing an emergency utility situation may also qualify for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance, which is available every Monday and Friday, subject to funding availability.
For crisis assistance related to utility disconnections, residents may call (318) 872-0880.
Required Documents
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
Photo ID for the applicant and all household members age 18 and older
Social Security cards for all household members
Current electric and gas/propane bills
Proof of income for all household members age 18 and older
A zero-income statement for adults without income
Proof of residency at the physical address
Utility allowance worksheet for apartment and Section 8/HUD participants
Income Guidelines
Households must also meet monthly income requirements based on household size.
Assistance Availability
Eligible applicants may receive:
One LIHEAP Heating Benefit each season (November 15–March 15)
One LIHEAP Cooling Benefit each season (April 1–September 30)
Crisis assistance for utility disconnect notices once every 12 months, subject to funding availability and eligibility requirements.
Contact Information
Residents seeking more information may contact the:
DeSoto Parish Police Jury – Office of Community Services
404 Polk Street, Suite B
Mansfield, LA 71052
Email: LIHEAP@DeSotoPPJ.com
The Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce encourages anyone who believes they may qualify for assistance—or knows someone who might—to review the program requirements and share the information throughout the community. Helping spread the word could connect a local family with much-needed assistance during the summer cooling season.