A NOTE FROM THE COLLECTOR REGARDING TOWNSHIP UTILITY BILLS:
New Jersey has established the LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP). This is a federally funded program providing financial assistance to eligible low-income households to reduce the balances on their residential water and sewer bills. Income must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income, or $6,439. a month for a family of four. The application period is now open: https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/dcaid-services/.
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. To get more information and apply, go to waterassistance.nj.gov or call NJ211.