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Program: Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs

Agency: Dorchester County Department of Social Services


Resource Number: 170715
Alternate name: Dorchester County DSS, OHEP

 Description

UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides MEAP and EUSP grants to eligible families, renters, roomers, boarders, and homeowners toward the cost of heating in the winter and electricity year-round. Grant is based on the type of fuel used, household size, household income, and annual consumption.

-Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP): Provides assistance grants to help with home heating bills. Payments are made to the fuel supplier and utility company on the client's behalf. 

-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists with electric utility bill payment. Some funds are available for a one time only benefit for past due bill payments. Also provides referrals for energy efficiency measures to reduce future electric bills.

-Furnaces: Offers assistance when funds are available for clients to be referred to the weatherization office for furnace repair, replacement and/or other weatherization procedures.

ELIGIBILITY EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Household SizeMonthly Income Limits
1$2,660
2$3,607
3$4,553
4$5,500
5$6,447
6$7,393
7$8,340
8$9,287
Each person over 8, add$947





Program Phones:
410-901-4108Main
410-901-2368Fax
410-901-1266TTY
Senior Administrator
 Carolyn Harding
Director of OHEP

Website: benefits.maryland.gov
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ 2737 Dorchester Square ->
2737 Dorchester Square  
Location: 2737 Dorchester Square
Cambridge, MD 21613 (Map)

Hours of operation
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8AM
4:30PM		Tue
8AM
4:30PM		Wed
8AM
4:30PM		Thu
8AM
4:30PM		Fri
8AM
4:30PM


Mailing Address: 2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Families, renters, roomers, boarders, and homeowners below 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Availability: Up to 1 time every 1 year(s).
Languages: Accommodations possible., English
Application Process: Call the office for information or go online to complete an application. To check the status of an application, clients can go to myohepstatus.benefits.maryland.gov.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: None.
Documents Required: Need to submit a copy of photo identity, proof of residence, copies of Social Security cards for all household members (including children), proof of household's total gross income for 30 days prior to application date (from all sources), name of home energy supplier and account number, a copy of the most recent utility bill and a copy of the lease (if renting).
Normal Wait Time: Varies.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
MD-Dorchester County


Custom fields
LanguageEnglish

 





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