USF/LIHEAP Requirements
The Utility Assistance department assists eligible renters and homeowners with utility assistance for heating, electricity and cooling.
Please review information on this site and if you still have questions, call weekdays between 9am – 4pm for Utility Assistance: (732) 389-2958
NEED HELP WITH HEATING AND/OR ELECTRIC BILLS?
YOU CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE FOR:
- HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
- USF (Universal Service Fund)
Click here for instructions
USF / LIHEAP: Two programs – one application – same income guidelines.
*INCOME GUIDELINES BELOW COME INTO EFFECT OCTOBER 1ST, 2024**
Eligible clients may not exceed the following income criteria per household size:
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| USF/LIHEAP Gross Annual Income Max | $47,896 | $62,633 | $77,370 | $92,108 | $106,845 | $121,582 | $124,345 | $127,109 | $129,872 | $132,625 | $135,398 | $138,162 | ||
| USF/LIHEAP Gross Monthly Income Max | $3,991 | $5,219 | $6,448 | $7,676 | $8,904 | $10,132 | $10,362 | $10,592 | $10,823 | $11,053 | $11,283 | $11,514 | ||
**Monthly Income Limit:Household Member Size After 12: Add $231 to the monthly income for both LIHEAP and USF. |
In addition to filling out the LIHEAP/USF application in its entirety, eligible households must provide COPIES of the following documentation:
1. Social security cards for all members of the household (At least one household member must have a social security card to apply for LIHEAP. Undocumented households, where no one has a social security card, may apply for USF only).
2. Proof of four consecutive weeks of income for all household members 18 and over.
(Income includes, but is not limited to, employment pay stubs, unemployment, social security, SSI, pension, business income, rental income, food stamps, TANF, etc.) If a household member, who is 18 years of age or older, does not have an income they may fill out a zero income form or write a letter stating that they have NO income which must be signed and dated by the household member.
3. Proof of residence:
If you own your home: a copy of the current mortgage statement, tax bill, or deed.
If you rent: A copy of your current lease or letter from your landlord/tenant verification form.
4. Current utility bill:
A copy of your most recent utility bill: gas, electric, or deliverable fuel must be provided. Please provide the full first page of the bill as we cannot accept bill stubs.
If you are applying for cooling benefits, you must also provide a letter from your doctor stating the medical necessity for needing to have air conditioning in the summer. The letter must be signed and stamped by the doctor in order for it to be valid.
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