NJ LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance)
NJ Department of Community Affairs
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NJ LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance) in its Newark, NJ research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Federal program providing heating and cooling bill assistance to low-income households. Amount determined by income, household size, and fuel type. Available regardless of fuel source including oil, propane, and wood. Tenants with utilities in rent may also qualify.
Benefit amount varies; first-come first-served basis
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Newark, NJ, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Live Newark Facade Improvement Program Up to $20,000
- Live Newark Home Closing Cost Program Up to $10,000
- Newark CDBG Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
- Newark Lead & Healthy Homes Abatement Grant Up to $25,000
Key Details
- Heating and cooling bill assistance
- Income at or below 60% of NJ State Median Income
- Application period: Oct 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
- All fuel types eligible including oil and propane
- Apply at energyassistance.nj.gov
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for NJ LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance) in Newark?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NJ LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance) in Newark, NJ?
Confirm the application route directly with NJ Department of Community Affairs; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-510-3102. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
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