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Alternate Name
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Baltimore County DSS, OHEP; Drumcastle
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Description
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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: Provides bill assistance to low-income households. Applicants can check the status of their submitted application, find local offices to apply in person, download the OHEP application or be directed to the application portal by visiting www.myohepstatus.org and checking at the bottom of the page. The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP), provides four separate grants, Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) ,Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP), and the Arrearage Retirement Assistance ( ARA) and Gas Arrearage Retirement Assistance (GARA). Also, provides referrals to Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for energy efficiency improvements or weatherization. WEATHERIZATION: Energy efficiency improvements such as, furnace cleaning and tuning, added insulation, and energy efficient light bulbs are offered at no additional cost to income eligible Marylanders who apply for weatherization program. This can be found in the Crisis Information section of the OHEP application. FY27 Income Guidelines | Household Size | Gross monthly income |
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| 1 | $2,660 | | 2 | $3,607 | | 3 | $4,553 | | 4 | $5,500 | | 5 | $6,447 | | 6 | $7,393 | | 7 | $8,340 | | 8 | $9,287 | | 9 | 10,233 | | 10 | 11,180 | | 11 or more | 200% FPL |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County
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Hours Of Operation
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Applicants can apply 8AM-2PM to see a caseworker, and 8AM-4:30PM to drop off paperwork.
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Renters, homeowners, residents of public housing, roomers/boarders and sub-metered homes (where you pay another company, not the utility directly), who meet gross income requirements for 30 days prior to applying.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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See notes.
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Application Process
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Apply online at https://benefits.maryland.gov/home/#/ or at the local OHEP office. Call or visit local OHEP office for additional information. Application status and OHEP office locations can be found on myohepstatus.org.
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Documents Required
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Visit the website to apply, walk-in, or call for information.
Copy of the applicant's photo ID (Persons 62 and older or homebound can provide a birth certificate or Medicaid/Medicare card, copy of a document with the social security number)
Proof of residence
Proof of income for all adults on the application, the gross income (pre-tax) for the last 30 days
Social Security verification
Electric and or heating bill
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Parenting and Caregiving
Center for Family Success, Family Support Center
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Adoptions
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, In Home Aide Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Coordinated Entry Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, District Offices
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Freezing Weather Shelter
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Fax Number
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410-853-3313
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Baltimore County OHEP
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410-853-3994
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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6401 York Road, Baltimore City
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