Universal Service Fund

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs runs this program in New Jersey.

URIDA is not a government agency. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs takes applications and decides eligibility.

What the official page states about eligibility

These are the official page's rules as we read them. They do not decide your eligibility.

Household size Maximum gross income per year
1 $51,273
2 $67,049
3 $82,825
4 $98,602
5 $114,378
6 $130,154
7 $133,112
8 $136,070
9 $139,028
10 $141,986
11 $144,944
12 $147,903
gross annual income, 60% SMI, FY2027; add $2,952 per member above 12
Official wording: household gross income must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income — nj.gov, checked October 21, 2026
residential electric or gas account in a household member's name
Official wording: have a residential electric or gas bill in a household member's name — nj.gov, checked October 21, 2026

Household size	Maximum gross income per year
1	$51,273
2	$67,049
3	$82,825
4	$98,602
5	$114,378
6	$130,154
7	$133,112
8	$136,070
9	$139,028
10	$141,986
11	$144,944
12	$147,903

Proof of identification: Social Security cards for all household members (birth certificates for infants under 12 months; custody papers; foster child documents)
Proof of income for everyone age 18 and over (4 consecutive weekly or 2 consecutive biweekly pay stubs; the federal tax return if self-employed; benefit award letters or checks; an unemployment award statement; a child support statement; leases for rental income; a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or general assistance award letter; a zero-income statement)
Homeowners: proof of ownership (mortgage, tax bill or deed); renters: a copy of the current lease
Current energy bills (gas and electric, all pages; or the oil or propane bill)
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency (Social Security card, filed tax return, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services document or work permit)
Public housing or rental assistance: a housing authority letter or lease
Cooling only: the original doctor's note

When we checked, the official page stated no fixed closing date.

Apply, or read the full instructions, on the official page from New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Last checked: October 21, 2026