New Jersey Universal Service Fund / LIHEAP

NJ Board of Public Utilities

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

Universal Service Fund (USF) and federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) help income-qualified households pay heating bills and provide emergency heating system repair. Includes protection from utility shutoffs during winter.

Benefit amount based on income, household size, and heating costs

Key Details

  • Annual heating bill assistance
  • Income at or below 200% federal poverty level
  • Available to homeowners and renters
  • Includes emergency heating repair funds
  • Winter shutoff protection

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Elizabeth, NJ can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Deadline: Annual enrollment, typically October through March

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