LIHEAP Energy Assistance in New Jersey
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through New Jersey's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in New Jersey
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in New Jersey helps eligible households pay for home energy services including heating, cooling, and weatherization improvements.
Program Benefits
- • Heating assistance payments
- • Cooling assistance payments
- • Emergency energy assistance
- • Weatherization services
Application Period
LIHEAP applications in New Jersey typically open in fall/winter for heating assistance and spring/summer for cooling assistance. Contact your local office for specific dates.
✅Eligibility Requirements
Income Guidelines
In New Jersey, LIHEAP eligibility is generally based on household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher.
Priority is given to households with:
- • Children under 6 years old
- • Adults 60 years or older
- • Individuals with disabilities
- • High energy burden relative to income
- • Households facing energy crisis or shut-off notice
Residency Requirements
- • Must be a resident of New Jersey
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in New Jersey
Find Local Office
Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below
Gather Documents
Collect required documents and information
Submit Application
Apply in person, by mail, or online
Required Documents
Identity & Household
- • Photo ID for applicant
- • Social Security cards for all household members
- • Birth certificates for children
- • Proof of residence
Income & Bills
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Recent utility bills
- • Shut-off notice (if applicable)
- • Bank statements
🏢Local LIHEAP Offices in New Jersey
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across New Jersey.
Absecon
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adelphia
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allamuchy
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allendale
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allenhurst
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allentown
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allenwood
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alloway
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alpine
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Andover
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Annandale
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Asbury
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 567 more cities in New Jersey
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in New Jersey today.
LIHEAP in New Jersey
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
New Jersey LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately