The Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses (TRUE) Program was established by the NJ Board of Utilities to provide one-time relief for gas & electric bills to moderate income households experiencing a temporary financial crisis.

Please note, the Income Requirements have changed as of November 1st and are as follows by household size:

1 Person:

Annual Income Range:  $21,792 -$55,578, Monthly Income Range: $1,816 – $4,631.50

2 People:

Annual Income Range: $29,436 -$67,967, Monthly Income Range: $2,453 – $5,663.92

3 People:

Annual Income Range:$37,080-83,091, Monthly Income Range: $3,090 – $6,924.25

4 People:

Annual Income Range:$44,712 – $100,252, Monthly Income Range: $3,726 – $8,354.33

5 People:

Annual Income Range:$52,356 – $106,966, Monthly Income Range: $4,363 – $8,913.83

6 People:

Annual Income Range:$60,000 – $113,679, Monthly Income Range: $5,000 – $9,473.25

7 People:

Annual Income Range:$67,632 – $120,393, Monthly Income Range: $5,636 – $10,032.75

8 People:

Annual Income Range:$75,276 – $127,107, Monthly Income Range: $6,273 – $10,592.25

9 People:

Annual Income Range:$82,920 – $113,821, Monthly Income Range: $6,910 – $11,151.75

*If your income falls below the range you may quality for LIHEAP or USF.

Eligibility Requirements:
1) Gas and/or electric account is 45 days or more past due and/or have received a disconnection notice.
2) 4 gas/electric payments of at least $25 each have been made within past 6 months. At least 3 of which made 30
days prior to application date.
3) Not currently receiving or have received any benefit through USF and/or HEA programs in last twelve months.
4) Utility service must be connected.

Download the application, required document checklist, and additional eligibility information by viewing the documents immediately to you right.