Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP and USF) - Butler Office | Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
10 High St, Butler, NJ 07405
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)
973-400-8441
Fax·
Fax
973-366-4770, ext. 6
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
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
Butler, NJ
Kinnelon, NJ
Lincoln Park, NJ
Pequannock, NJ
Pompton Plains, NJ
Riverdale, 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) Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.
Providing organization
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
Offers direct social services, education, and client advocacy. Available for Hispanic residents of Morris County.
