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3 programs available in Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Electricity
Up to$500
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Affordable Housing Alliance Utility Assistance(AHA)

Burlington County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County +6 more, New Jersey

AHA can help with your HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) and USF (Universal Service Fund) application process that provides assistance. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Income requirements apply

Information to gather

  • Social security cards for everyone in your household
  • Proof of four consecutive weeks of income for all household members 18 and over. o (Income includes, but is not limited to, employment pay stubs, unemployment, social security, SSI, pension, business income, rental income, food stamps, TANF, or zero-income statement)
  • Proof of residence: o If you own your home: a copy of the current mortgage statement, tax bill, or deed. o If you rent: A copy of your current lease or letter from your landlord/tenant verification form.
  • Current utility bill: A copy of your most recent utility bill stubs
  • Select the Affordable Housing Alliance/AHA as your agency
  • Internet
  • Phone
$9.25/mo

Federal Lifeline Program

Available statewide in New Jersey

Federal FCC program providing a monthly discount on home phone, wireless phone, broadband internet, or bundled voice-broadband service from participating providers. One discount per household. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Household income up to 135% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Proof of program participation OR income documentation
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Last 4 digits of Social Security
  • number or Tribal ID

Universal Service Fund(USF)

Available statewide in New Jersey

New Jersey utility assistance program that helps low-income households reduce electric and gas utility costs. Provides a monthly credit on eligible customer’s natural gas and/or electric bills. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • • Be residents of New Jersey. • Apply for assistance for their primary residence. • Meet income and household eligibility requirements for the selected program. • Receive electric or gas service from a participating utility company. • Meet income eligibility requirements. • Spend a significant percentage of household income on energy bills.
  • Income up to 60% of the area median

State Median Incom

Information to gather

  • Personal information and documentation for all household members
  • ID verifications
  • Utility documentation
  • Housing documentation

Burlington County Division of Community Action

Community Action agencies change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities and make America a better place to live. They work at the local level to help community members that need it. Visit your local agency