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Home Energy Assistance
Affordable Support to Keep You Warm and Powered Up

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-moderate income households pay for heating costs (all fuel types). Even if your heat is included in your rent, you may qualify. LIHEAP grants are also available for medically necessary cooling costs. Applications are accepted from October 1 through June 30 while funds last.
Universal Service Fund (USF) is a program that provides monthly credits on income eligible residential electric and natural gas bills. The USF Fresh Start Program provides eligible USF customers with an opportunity to earn forgiveness on their overdue balances. USF is administered by the Department of Community Affairs. Fresh Start is administered by the gas/electric companies and made possible by the Board of Public Utilities.
To apply for LIHEAP, you can apply online at www.energyassistance.nj.gov or contact your PRAC office near you for assistance.
Counties: Cape May.
Please Note: The LIHEAP application is also an application for the Universal Service Fund Program (USF).
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