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Alternate Name
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Local OHEP Office, Baltimore City
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Description
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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) Provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland. Applicants can check the status of their submitted application by visiting www.myohepstatus.org. 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. Effective July 1, 2026 FY27 | 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 | | 9 | $10,222 | | 10 | $11,180 | | 11+ Contact Local OHEP Office |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 9AM 3:30PM
Tue: 9AM 3:30PM
Wed: 9AM 3:30PM
Thu: 9AM 3:30PM
Fri: 9AM 3:30PM
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Eligibility
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Renters, homeowners, residents of public housing, individuals who pay another company not the utility directly, roomers/boarders are eligible if they meet income guidelines based on household size. See income guidelines in the description, only the income within the past 30 days of the application date is counted.
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Languages Offered
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Language Line.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Visit the website to apply, walk-in, or call for information.
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Documents Required
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Copy of the applicant's photo ID Copy of social security cards for all household members Proof of everyone's gross income (pre -tax) for the last 30 days Most recent Utility Bill or heating fuel receipt, this can also be used as proof of residence. Individuals who are applying for help with a bill that is not in their name, like a landlord or relative will need to provide the name of the home energy supplier and the account number. In some cases a lease or mortgage statement may be needed.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, Baltimore City Community Action Partnership Case Management
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, 2025 Government Shutdown Child Care Assistance
Baltimore City Community Action Partnership, Security Deposit Assistance
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, Energy Stabilization Assistance Program
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