Home Energy Assistance
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
THE 2025 SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024
The LIHEAP emergency season does not begin until Spring 2025
YOU MAY APPLY ONLINE BY VISITING
https://dcaid.dca.nj.gov/en-US/
You may come to our office located at
1 Van Sciver Pkwy Willingboro
to use our computers and scanners to complete your application.
Staff are available to assist you.
Please bring all of your documents with you.
Please visit LIHEAP Brochure in English | The Administration for Children and Families for more information and a list of required documentation for new applicants and recertifications
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
BCAP’s Energy Crisis Intervention Unit handles the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also known as the Home Energy Assistance (HEA) program, Cooling Assistance, and the Universal Service Fund (USF). LIHEAP is a federally funded program established to assist households with heating, cooling, and energy costs. The program is administered by BCAP in partnership with the Department of Community Affairs. LIHEAP benefits are issued on a sliding scale based on County residency, type of energy, household size, and income. Currently, income eligibility is based on 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Eligibility must be established each year during the LIHEAP season. The LIHEAP unit also processes applications for USF all year. USF provides eligible households with a monthly discount on their utility bill. The amount of the discount is determined by a comparison of the household’s yearly utility bills and their income.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
The USF Program helps make electric and natural gas bills more affordable for low-income families by receiving a credit on the monthly bill.
Contact information
If you have questions or would like assistance with the application process, please visit us at:
· 1 Van Sciver Parkway, Willingboro, NJ 08046 walk in hours Monday-Thursday 9a -4p
· Feel free to email us at HomeEnergy@bccap.org
We will respond to you within 2 business days.
· You may also contact us by phone (609) 386-5800
(Please note that we have limited ability to answer the phone due to high volume of calls and applications.)
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Name |
Extension |
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Tawona |
4044 |
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Denise |
4723 |
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Gail |
4075 |
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Qua |
4061 |
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Azaria |
4068 |
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Vincent |
4076 |