New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Program Description
The New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides subsidies to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. LIHEAP funds can also be used for energy crisis intervention and low cost residential weatherization and other energy related home repairs. Applications are accepted beginning on November 1 and ending on March 31 for both heating and cooling assistance costs. Persons applying for LIHEAP should present: Social Security Card, Driver's license or birth certificate, Proof of residence, Current fuel/utility bill showing account number and the name, address, telephone number of the dealer, proof of earnings and any other requested documentation. Renters who pay their share of the heat must present a copy of the lease or an affidavit from the landlord. Persons who live in public housing and/or receive rental assistance are not eligible, unless they pay their own heating or cooling costs directly to the fuel suppliers.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $15,720 if one person lives in the household; $21,216 if two people live in the household; $26,700 if three people live in the household; $32,208 if four people live in the household; $37,704 if five people live in the household; $43,200 if six people live in the household; $48,696 if seven people live in the household; $54,180 if eight people live in the household; $59,676 if nine people live in the household; $65,172 if ten people live in the household; $70,668 if eleven people live in the household, or $72,528 if twelve people live in the household. For larger households, add $1,452 for each additional person in the home.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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To apply for LIHEAP, please visit our website to download an application and to locate an authorized local community action agency or community based organization in your area:

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/Lowincomeengyassist.html

For persons age 60 or over, or who are disabled, applications may be received and returned by mail. Other households may apply by mail at the discretion of the local agency.

For further information, call the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Hotline (toll-free) at:
800-510-3102

Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us

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