After you call, your counselor will tell you what you need to bring from this list.

1. Complete application with all required forms.

2. Proof of income for all household members 18 years or older.

3. Last four consecutive pay stubs (if paid weekly); Last two consecutive pay stubs (if paid bi-weekly)

4. Copy of pension statement showing gross or 1099

5. Current unemployment clients: A200 printout (obtain at 60 State Street, Hackensack,NJ)

6. 18+ and attending school full-time: school schedule with credits shown and/or letter from school indicating you are attending full-time

7. 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.

8. 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. 

9. If you receive government benefit (SSA, SSI, SSD), submit current proof, such as a copy of the check, current award letter, or bank statement.

10. Social Security cards for all household members (copy of card will be accepted)

11. 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

12. Most recent utility bill, e.g., PSE&G (all pages) and/or last bill of fuel deliverables (oil)

13. Proof of ownership or rent

14. Current lease (expired not accepted) or completed Tenant Verification Form

15. Housing letter (if you receive Section 8)

16. Mortgage statement and/or property tax bill

17. Homeowners with rental units must complete Rental Income Form

18. All three pages of NJ Home Energy Programs Application

19. Cooling applicants: original Doctor’s certification form

20. Completed Fair Hearing Form