Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP and USF)

The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills. Through the Home Energy Assistance Program, eligible individuals or families can apply for the following.

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The New Jersey Low-Income Home Energy Assistance is a government assistance program designed to lower the cost of home energy bills. The program is open to low-income renters and homeowners who cannot afford to pay energy bills. This Program is administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA).

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Universal Service Funds (USF)

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has created the Universal Service Fund (USF) program to help make electric and natural gas bills more affordable. Moderate to low-income households can take advantage of the monthly credits provided by USF.

Please note that only one application is required to qualify for both LIHEAP and USF benefits.

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LightUp Your World provides LIHEAP/USF assistance to residents of the following counties.

Burlington
Bergen
Camden
Cumberland
Gloucester
Salem

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Required Documents for LIHEAP and USF Application

The following are standard categories of required documents to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Universal Service Fund.

Proof of Identification
Proof of Income
Proof of ownership
Current energy bills

* Please Note: In certain cases, additional documentation may be required.

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To apply for this program or for further enquiries, please email or call.

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Please refer below table for Income Limits & Eligibility

	LIHEAP		USF
Household #	Monthly	Annual	Monthly	Annual
1	$3,464	$41,569	$4,530	$54,360
2	$4,530	$54,360	$6,103	$73,240
3	$5,596	$67,151	$7,677	$92,120
4	$6,662	$79,942	$9,250	$1,11,000
5	$7,728	$92,732	$10,823	$1,29,880
6	$8,794	$1,05,523	$12,397	$1,48,760
7	$8,994	$1,07,922	$13,970	$1,67,640
8	$9,193	$1,10,320	$15,543	$1,86,520
9	$9,393	$1,12,718	$17,117	$2,05,400
10	$9,593	$1,15,117	$18,690	$2,24,280
11	$9,793	$1,17,515	$20,263	$2,43,160
12	$9,993	$1,19,913	$21,837	$2,62,040

Any additional member after 12: for HEA add $200 a month; for USF $1,574

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