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Alternate Name
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Dorchester County DSS, OHEP
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Description
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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 o the fuel supplier and utility company on the clients behalf. Residents may qualify for OHEP if they are:
-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists with electric utility bill payment. Client is required to be on a monthly budget billing plan. 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, 2025 - June 30, 2026 | Household Size | Monthly Income Limits | | 1 | $2,608 | | 2 | $3,525 | | 3 | $4,441 | | 4 | $5,358 | | 5 | $6,275 | | 6 | $7,191 | | 7 | $8,108 | | 8 | $9,025 | | Each person over 8, add | Call for information |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Dorchester County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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Availability
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May be used at most 1 time per 1 year(s)
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call office for information. To check the status of an application, clients can go to MyOHEPstatus.org.
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Documents Required
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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).
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Programs at this agency
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Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adult Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Fax Number
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410-901-2368
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TTY
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410-901-1266
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Main
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410-901-4108
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Peggy King
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Main Contact Title
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OHEP Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-901-4201
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Main Contact Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Carolyn Harding
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director of OHEP
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-901-4100
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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2737 Dorchester Square
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