Home Energy Assistance Programs
Helping individuals through temporary utility payment challenges
ATTENTION: IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE!
Application drop-off and/or assistance with applications can be done in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 294 Union Street, Hackensack, and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 294 Union Street, Hackensack and PSE&G 214 Hudson Street, Hackensack.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
ABOUT HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Home energy assistance programs help income-qualified individuals experiencing a financial challenge pay their energy bill and remain in their home.
Energy costs can place stress on a household budget, whether the income is low, or the household is experiencing a financial emergency. In some instances, the household is forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
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Bergen County residents
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Experiencing a temporary challenge involving utility bill payment
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Household must be responsible for paying heating/cooling costs directly to the fuel supplier
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Other specific requirements depending on assistance program
WHAT TO EXPECT
At your in-person appointment, your counselor will work with you one-on-one to determine the best program(s) to help you:
COST
There is no charge for any of our energy payment services
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
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Email applications to: LIHEAP@GreaterBergen.org
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Mail applications to: Greater Bergen LIHEAP, 294 Union Street Hackensack, NJ
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Deliver applications in person to the following drop box location:
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261 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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If special accommodations are required (homebound or wheelchair), please call for an appointment.
If you have any questions, please call: (201) 488-5100, press 2.
DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
After you call, your counselor will tell you what you need to bring from this list.
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Complete application with all required forms.
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Proof of income for all household members 18 years or older.
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Last four consecutive pay stubs (if paid weekly); Last two consecutive pay stubs (if paid bi-weekly)
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Copy of pension statement showing gross or 1099
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Current unemployment clients: A200 printout (obtain at 60 State Street, Hackensack,NJ)
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18+ and attending school full-time: school schedule with credits shown and/or letter from school indicating you are attending full-time
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If you receive assistance from family or friends because your income doesn’t cover rent/mortgage: written statement showing monthly amount of assistance. Letter must include date, name address and phone number with signature.
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Current income tax return: all pages with signature. If you didn’t file taxes, you must sign the Certification of No Income Tax Filing + 4506-T form.
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If you receive government benefit (SSA, SSI, SSD), submit current proof, such as a copy of the check, current award letter, or bank statement.
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Social Security cards for all household members (copy of card will be accepted)
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Legal residents: submit a copy of your Resident Card. If you do not have a Resident Card, submit a copy of your current passport and Certification of no Social Security number
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Most recent utility bill, e.g., PSE&G (all pages) and/or last bill of fuel deliverables (oil)
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Proof of ownership or rent
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Current lease (expired not accepted) or completed Tenant Verification Form
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Housing letter (if you receive Section 8)
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Mortgage statement and/or property tax bill
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Homeowners with rental units must complete Rental Income Form
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All three pages of NJ Home Energy Programs Application
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Cooling applicants: original Doctor’s certification form
LOCATIONS AND TIMES - HACKENSACK
Home visits are available to assist the disabled and homebound individuals filing for LIHEAP
Greater Bergen Community Action
294 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
*not wheelchair-accessible
