Broadband/Cable
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month towards broadband service to eligible households. The program also offers a discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider (such as CenturyLink, Comcast, Verizon, and many cellular providers) or by visiting Get Emergency Broadband.
For more information, check out the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ.
Heat & Cooling Bills
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance.
Learn more by visiting 211's Utility Assistance Programs webpage or the NJ's LIHEAP webpage or call the toll-free LIHEAP hotline at 800-510-3102.
Water or Sewer Bills
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills. The program may also be able to help address tax liens due to water and sewer arrears.
This program provides financial assistance to low-income households to reduce balances on residential water and sewer bills. Benefits are paid directly to water and wastewater utilities, on behalf of residential customers. To get more information and apply go to WaterAssistance or call NJ211.