Must supply all income documentationfor the entire household
Must provide proof of ownership of the residence
A landlord/tenant agreement must be signed (if it applies)
Must submit copies of social security cards for the entire household and heating and cooling bills
Information
Deadline for Applications: April 30*
Energy assistance for oil recipients: Starting date – November 1st*
Emergency assistance for electric & gas recipients: March 16th – April 30th*
*Unless extended by the State of New Jersey
Sussex:
973-209-7549 or 973-383-6020
fax: 973-209-7553
Warren:
908-454-4778
fax: 908-454-1800
Hunterdon:
908-782-0612
fax: 908-454-1800
Somerset:
908-685-3033
fax: 908-454-1800
Si usted necesita esta enformacion en español por favor mande un email a:baakmanm@norwescap.org
Home Energy Assistance
Provides funds to assist eligible households to help meet their heating and cooling costs who reside in Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren or Sussex counties. Assistance payments are made directly to the fuel vendor or utility company on behalf of the eligible applicant.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
The USF program was created by the State of New Jersey to help make energy bills more affordable for low income customers. The program provides funds to assist eligible households to lower the amount that they have to pay for their gas and electric bills. Eligible applicants must apply for LIHEAP to receive consideration for USF.
If you are interested in applying for services, please download the Application below in PDF format. If you have any questions, or difficulty with this process, please email housing@norwescap.org
