
HEAP/USF Application Season Opening - 10/03/2022
HEAP/USF Application Season Opening
The Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund (USF) help families meet electric, gas, and medically necessary cooling costs. The application season for these programs is now open.
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The HEAP/USF income limits have gone up significantly. If your income is below the limits in the chart and you live in Ocean County, you should apply to HEAP and USF through OCEAN Inc. Households approved for USF may be eligible for the Fresh Start forgiveness program to help with past-due balances.
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The brochure, application, documentation requirements, and instructions for submission can be downloaded below.
Additional Utility Assistance:
- If you have a past-due gas or electric bill, you can still apply for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Debt Relief program. Funding is only available to those who have not yet received an ARP benefit. Apply online at: https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/dcaid-services/ After creating an account, click on “New ARP Utility Debt Relief Program” to start an application.
- If you have a past-due water bill, you can still apply for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Visit the link above and click on “New LIHWAP Only” to start an application.
- Additional utility assistance is available through NJ Shares, PAGE, and the Gift of Warmth for those above and below the HEAP and USF income limits. Please see the links below. To discuss these programs, schedule an appointment with the LRRC through our automated scheduling system by calling 732-523-1789.

HEAP and USF Brochure

HEAP Application

NJ Shares Brochure

NJ Shares
Apply for NJ Shares Grants online

PAGE (Energy Assistance) Application

Weatherization Program Application (O.C.E.A.N. Inc.)

NJNG Home Weatherization Application (Savegreen Project)
Provides free energy conservation measures to income-eligible New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Customers.

NJPowerOn.org
Apply for PAGE online