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A video message from Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver About the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. If you or someone you know is struggling to keep their home warm, please know that assistance is just a phone call away.
Need help with a high balance on your utility bills?The application period to receive help with past due electric and gas bills is currently open. You must submit an application to receive assistance
Apply here: http://dcaid.dca.nj.gov/ Watch the following videos to learn how to apply.
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program.
How to Apply for Home Energy Assistance :
For more information or to locate your nearest application agency, please call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-510-3102
For written instructions on how to complete the application, click on the link below:
UAP Application Written Instructions
Home Energy Assistance - Quick Facts :
Assistance Provided To: Very low-income persons.
Type of Assistance: Financial-Grants.
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Procedure for Applying: Inter-Departmental Agreement
Award Period: October 1 to September 30.
Contact: Fidel Ekhelar - 1 (800) 510-3102 Utilityhelp@nj211.org or USFHEA-application@dca.nj.gov
Read about other energy assistance programs at www.nj.gov/bpu/assistance/programs
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Additional Assistance Programs:
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