Is LIHEAP and USF the same?
Please Note: The FFY 2018 LIHEAP application is also an application for the Universal Service Fund Program (USF). You apply for two benefit programs at the same time. USF is a program created by the State of New Jersey to help make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households.
How much does heap pay in NJ?
For the two-year period from October 1, 2021, until September 30, 2023, many more customers will be eligible for USF and LIHEAP assistance than in the past, and many of the benefit amounts will be higher….
| Household Size | USF Program | LIHEAP Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,293 | $3,348 |
| 2 | $5,807 | $4,379 |
| 3 | $7,320 | $5,409 |
| 4 | $8,833 | $6,439 |
How do I apply for LIHEAP in New Jersey?
To apply, you will have to visit your local community action agency. If you are disabled, or above 60 years of age, you can send your application through mail, instead of visiting the local community action agency. LIHEAP households in New Jersey can also be eligible for Universal Service Fund (USF).
What is USF in NJ?
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has created the Universal Service Fund (USF) program to help make electric and natural gas bills more affordable.
What is USF and hea?
Home Energy Assistance (HEA) /Universal Service Fund (USF) and Weatherization Program Application.
Do I qualify for LIHEAP NJ?
To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the 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 State Median Income. The chart below gives specific monthly gross income maximums for FFY 2022.
What is considered low-income in NJ?
In 2017, a family of four in New Jersey earning $68,000 a year or less is considered low-income, according to HUD. That number is determined as an adjusted 80 percent of median family income which HUD calculated as $91,200 a year for New Jersey in 2017.
What is the income limit for LIHEAP in NJ?
Maximum MONTHLY GROSS Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Household Size | USF Program | LIHEAP Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,293 | $3,348 |
| 2 | $5,807 | $4,379 |
| 3 | $7,320 | $5,409 |
| 4 | $8,833 | $6,439 |
Who is eligible for USF?
The goal of the USF program is to help ensure that income eligible New Jersey utility customers pay no more than 6% of their annual income for their natural gas and electric service combined. Households with income equal to or less than 175% of the Federal Poverty Level are income eligible.
What is HEA and USF?
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. USF is a program created by the State of New Jersey to help make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households.
What is HEA benefit?
Related to Home Energy Assistance (HEA) Public assistance means Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); auxiliary grants to the aged, blind and disabled; medical assistance; energy assistance; food stamps; employment services; child care; and general relief.
What is HEAP and USF?
HEAP/USF (Home Energy Assistance Program)
What is the USF program?
What is the Universal Service Fund (USF)? The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has created the Universal Service Fund (USF) program to help make electric and natural gas bills more affordable for low income families. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) administers the USF program. Who is eligible for USF?
How can I get additional information about USF?
How can I get additional information about USF? For more information about USF go to: www.energyassistance.nj.gov, email [email protected] or call the Department of Community Affairs’ toll-free USF hotline at: 1-866-240-1347.
How long does it take for USF to process my application?
Please note that it can take up to 60 days for your USF application to be processed, so please apply at least two months before your USF benefit expires. Will my USF benefit be different from year to year?
How do I apply for USF/LIHEAP?
How do I apply for USF? You can use the joint USF/LIHEAP application to apply for both programs at any time of year. Please note: If you apply for Food Stamps and/or the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) Program, the data on your Food Stamps and PAAD applications will also be checked for eligibility into USF and LIHEAP.