Mercer County Energy Assistance Program Applications Due Friday

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Friday is the deadline for residents to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Mercer County officials announced.

Applications can be submitted by regular mail, fax, email or drop box for those who have not received assistance during this season which began on Oct. 1, 2019. This includes new applications, re-certifications, cooling and emergency oil requests. Emergency utility assistance (gas/electric) can also be requested by calling 211.

The county will continue to accept applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year.

Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance.

The Mercer County Office of Housing and Community Development remains closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. This includes the LIHEAP and USF programs.

Applications, forms and information can be downloaded here:
http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/housing-community-development/housing-and-community-development-programs

Applications can be sent by regular mail, fax, email or drop box to:
County of Mercer
Attention: LIHEAP/USF Programs
640 S. Broad St., Room 106
P.O. Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650-0068
Fax: 609-278-2758
Email address: housing@mercercounty.org

The drop box is located at 640 South Broad St. at the main entrance doorway.