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Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP and USF) - Bridgeton Office - Cohansey St | Gateway Community Action Partnership

110 Cohansey St, 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

Completed 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, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, by appointment only
856-535-2131

Voice - Alternate Phone Application Assistance

https://www.gatewaycap.org/liheap
[email protected]

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Call or visit the website to obtain and complete an application. Completed applications must be returned in-person to the Application Agency, unless the applicant is over the age of 60, or a mail-in accommodation is otherwise granted. For assistance with processing an application, call or visit the website to schedule an appointment.

Service area

Cumberland County, NJ

Description

Assist 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).LIHEAP OverviewAssists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Payments are typically made directly to the utility company or fuel supplier, ensuring continuity of service.Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.USF OverviewOffers 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

Gateway Community Action Partnership

Offers low- and moderate-income individuals assistance to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, including housing and financial assistance education services.