Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP and USF) | Native American Advancement Corp (NAAC)
Resource Name:Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP and USF) | Native American Advancement Corp (NAAC)
address
17 E Commerce St, 1st Fl, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Eligibility
LIHEAP applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent, and have gross income at or below 60% of the NJ State Median Income level.
USF applicant household must have gross income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, and must pay more than 2% of annual income on electricity or more than 2% on natural gas - or, if electric heat, more than 4% on electricity. Recipients must reside at the address provided on their utility account, and USF benefits will only be offered to the person/head of household listed on the utility account
Required documents
Application form, Social Security number/proof of citizenship, Driver's license/proof of address, Current utility bills/debts, Proof of income/employment/Unemployment benefits, proof of home ownership/rental lease (e.g. rental agreement, Section 8 housing voucher)
Hours
Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, by appointment
856-455-0600
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Complete an application, which can be obtained by contacting the Application Agency or a downloading online. Completed applications should be returned in-person to the Application Agency, unless the applicant is over the age of 60, or a mail accommodation is otherwise granted. Call the application agency to set up an appointment.
Fees
None.
Service area
Atlantic County, NJ
Cape May County, NJ
Assists low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF). Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs.
