Program assists low income families with their heating and cooling costs.

Home Energy Assistance- Provides funds to assist eligible households to help meet their heating and cooling costs who reside in Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren or Sussex counties. Assistance payments are made directly to the fuel vendor or utility company on behalf of the eligible applicant.

Universal Service Fund (USF)- The USF program was created by the State of New Jersey to help make energy bills more affordable for low income customers.  The program provides funds to assist eligible households to lower the amount that they have to pay for their gas and electric bills.  Eligible applicants must apply for LIHEAP to receive consideration for USF.

Eligibility	•Must be income eligible •Must complete and submit an application •Must supply all income documentation for the entire household •Must provide proof of ownership of the residence •A landlord/tenant agreement must be signed (if it applies) •Must submit copies of social security cards for the entire household and heating and cooling bills
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Assistance / Referrals Utility Assistance

Last Updated: 09/13/21