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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 residents with home heating bills. Payments are made directly to the fuel supplier and utility company on customers behalf.
-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists with electric utility bill payment. Client is required to have bill in his/her own name and be on a monthly budget billing plan. Some funds are available for a one time only benefit for past due bill payments.
-Furnaces: Limited 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 Size | Monthly 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 |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Somerset County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Families, renters, roomers, boarders and homeowners below 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
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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 to schedule an appointment. To check the status of an application, clients can go online 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 depending on available funding.
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Programs at this agency
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Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Wicomico County
Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Worcester County
Shore UP, Head Start
Shady Pines Adult Day Center
Shore UP, Foster Grandparents Program
Shore UP, Tax Preparation Assistance
Shore UP, Housing & Community Development
Shore UP, Early Head Start
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Fax Number
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410-651-0046
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Main
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410-651-1805
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Tammy Webster
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Main Contact Title
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County Coordinator
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Main Contact Phone
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410-651-1805
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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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Keith White
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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MEAP Coordinator
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-749-1142 EX 1988
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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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12409 Loretta Road
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