Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is sponsored by State of New Jersey. Offers assistance to eligible low-income households to help with heating costs, including oil and propane.

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) A video message from Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver About the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. If you or someone you know is struggling to keep their home warm, please know that assistance is just a phone call away.

Need help with a high balance on your utility bills? The application period to receive help with past due electric and gas bills is currently open. You must submit an application to receive assistance Apply here: http://dcaid.

dca. nj. gov/ Watch the following videos to learn how to apply.

Visit our DCAid survey to determine if you are eligible for other DCA assistance programs. The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program. How to Apply for Home Energy Assistance : 1.

Find out if you are eligible for the program Review the Energy Assistance Program Fact Sheet and Income Guidelines - English 2. If you are eligible, fill out an application Download, print and complete the Home Energy/USF/Weatherization Program Application [pdf 389kB ] 3.

Submit a completed application to your Local Community Action Agency Choose from the list of Local Application Agency's contact information (en Español: Lista de agencias de acción comunitaria local ) For more information or to locate your nearest application agency, please call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-510-3102 For written instructions on how to complete the application, click on the link below: UAP Application Written Instructions Home Energy Assistance - Quick Facts : Assistance Provided To: Very low-income persons.

Type of Assistance: Financial-Grants. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Procedure for Applying: Inter-Departmental Agreement Award Period: October 1 to September 30. Contact: Fidel Ekhelar - 1 (800) 510-3102 Utilityhelp@nj211.

org or USFHEA-application@dca. nj. gov NJ State Plan and Grant Application for Program Year 2026 for The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) [pdf 123kB] USFHEA FY2026 Factsheet - English USFHEA FY2026 Factsheet - Spanish LIHEAP FY2026 Handbook [pdf 275 kB] LIHEAP FY2026 Detailed Model Plan [pdf 99kB] Read about other energy assistance programs at www.

nj. gov/bpu/assistance/programs Do You Need Help With Your Home Energy Bills? - Brochure - English Do You Need Help With Your Home Energy Bills?

- Brochure - Spanish LIHEAP/USF Fact Sheet, Income Guidelines - English LIHEAP/USF Fact Sheet, Income Guidelines - Spanish Local Application Agency's Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about USF FY2026 Benefit Matrix [pdf 125kB] Additional Assistance Programs: Community Solar Project Finder To apply online for energy assistance, click the button below To reach specialists who have expertise in LIHEAP, USF, and other utility assistance