TRUE Grant

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has awarded $25 million in Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses (TRUE) Program funding to the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA).  This one-time TRUE Grant assistance, administered by the AHA, is intended for low to middle income New Jersey residents who are struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills.  The maximum grant is $750 for electric and $750 for gas service, depending on your balance owed.  Funds will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

To be eligible you must:

• Not be eligible or received a payment from LIHEAP or USF programs in the last 12 months; and
• Be past due with your electric or gas account; and utility service not disconnected; and.
• Have paid at least four payments of $25 in the last six months.  Three payments must be made 30 days before application; and
• Annual income per client household size must fall within the following range:

• Provide all required documentation along with the application.

How to Apply:

Applications may be downloaded and submitted online.

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Click here to print an application.

Also, applications are available at all PSE&G Customer Service Centers.

Applications must be submitted to:

Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA)
94 Broad Street Eatontown, NJ 07724

If you live in Camden, Gloucester or Burlington Counties, you can apply in person at the Camden County OEO offices:

If you live in Essex and Union Counties, you can apply in person at one of the La Casa de Don Pedro offices:

Bergen County residents only can visit the Bergen County CAP office:

Middlesex County residents only can visit the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) office:

Hudson County residents only can visit the P.A.C.O. office:

Mercer County residents only can visit the MECHA office:

For more information about TRUE Grant assistance, please call toll-free 1-855-465-8783 or (732) 982-8710.  You can also visit http://www.ahanjtrue.org/ or our Frequently Asked Questions page.