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Help with Housing, Energy, and Internet Bills in Arkansas

Housing is our biggest monthly expense, and saving money on unavoidable costs can make a massive difference during difficult times.

This article will explain how you can help in Arkansas with rent or housing costs, how to get emergency housing, help with utility bills, and how to get free internet in Arkansas.

Get Help With Housing Through HUD - EASY Wireless

Get Help With Housing Through HUD

HUD is a national government program that offers aid to people who can’t afford housing. They offer services by state. You can visit their resource locator to get help in Arkansas near you and enter your zip code. The HUD locator can connect you with affordable housing options, local HUD offices, and even homeless resources.

You may have heard about HUD Housing for help when you want to buy a home, but did you know that are also HUD subsidized apartments in Arkansas? In addition, there are also housing choice vouchers available. This means that even if you are in private housing, you can get help.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program In Arkansas- EASY Wireless

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program In Arkansas

If you are in an emergency, you can apply for help through the United Way of Arkansas. The federal government has recently given them money to distribute to people in Arkansas who are about to be evicted or have past-due utility bills. Check on the United Way page for a branch near you.

 You can also check which charities by county In Arkansas are funded by the EFSP. They can offer help for things such as emergency shelter, rental assistance, or support with utilities. These are one-off payments that can help keep you from becoming homeless.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Arkansas - EASY Wireless

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Arkansas

This program provides money to households with trouble paying for gas, electric, and propane utilities. To get help in Arkansas, contact the community action office in your county.

They also offer a weatherization service which can help you reduce the cost of your utilities.

The Arkansas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)offers free materials to help you save energy, such as insulation and weather stripping, repairs to air conditioners, and the replacement of broken windows. These free materials can be used in houses and in apartments to help you lower your bills.

Get Free Internet and Stop Paying Cell Phone Bills in Arkansas - EASY Wireless

Get Free Internet and Stop Paying Cell Phone Bills in Arkansas

Did you know that you can now get free internet, free talk, and text in Arkansas if you qualify? Suppose you are unemployed, on low wages, or are getting government assistance. You may be one of the many Americans who can now get free internet through the Affordable Connectivity Plan (ACP).

For example, if you are getting or can get Section 8 housing benefits, you can easily qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program and the Lifeline Program. Section 8 is also known as Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA),

When you qualify for both, you can stop worrying about paying a monthly cell phone bill and get free unlimited data from EASY Wireless. EASY Wireless has been helping Americans stay connected for over 20 years.

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Even if you can’t qualify for the Lifeline, the ACP  may still be an option.  Getting benefits through the ACP will allow you to still get this great plan.

You can qualify by participating in other government programs or by earning under the allowed yearly amounts.

How to Qualify for Lifeline in Arkansas - EASY Wireless

How to Qualify for Lifeline in Arkansas

Luckily in Arkansas, EASY Wireless can offer benefits from both the Lifeline and ACP Programs, bringing you our best offers. The even better news is that if you qualify for Lifeline, you automatically qualify for ACP.

To qualify by income for Lifeline, you must make below specific amounts per year depending on your household size. Check this chart to see if you are eligible for Lifeline.

2023 LifeLine Federal Poverty Guidelines

To qualify by a government program, you must participate in one of the assistance programs on the following list.

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
  • Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
  • Medicaid
How to Qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program - EASY Wireless

How to Qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program

If you don’t meet the requirements for the Lifeline Program in Arkansas, don’t worry. you may still qualify for the ACP.

Almost half of all American Households can qualify by their income level.  Check the following chart and see if you are one of the many who can enjoy free internet in Arkansas.

2023 ACP Federal Poverty Guidelines

All the programs that qualify you for Lifeline will also qualify you for the ACP. In addition, there are three more programs under which you can qualify.

  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Pell Grant Awards
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Saving money on your monthly bills can help keep your family safe and allow you to spend money on things that will give you a better quality of life.

At EASY Wireless, our customer service agents are on hand to help you get the benefits you deserve today!

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