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Alternate Name
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Kent County DSS, OHEP
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Description
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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides 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 clients 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: 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, 2024 - June 30, 2025 | Household Size | Maximum Monthly Income | Maximum Annual Income | | 1 | $2,510 | $30,120 | | 2 | $3,406 | $ 40,880 | | 3 | $4,303 | $51,640 | | 4 | $5,200 | $62,400 | | 5 | $6,096 | $73,160 | | 6 | $6,993 | $83,920 | | 7 | $7,890 | $94,680 | | 8 | $8,786 | $105,440 | | 9 | $9,683 | $116,200 | | 10 | $10,580 | $126,960 |
| add $897 for each additional household member | add $10,760 for each additional household member |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Kent 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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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to schedule an appointment or receive application by mail. 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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Programs at this agency
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Kent County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Kent County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement
Kent County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Kent County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Kent County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Kent County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Kent County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Kent County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Kent County Department of Social Services, CARES Foundation
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Toll Free Number
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800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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410-810-1020
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Main
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410-810-7600
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Main Email Address
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julia.handzo@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Shana Flamer
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Main Contact Title
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Supervisor of Family Investments
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Main Contact Phone
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410-810-7616
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Main Contact Email Address
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shana.flamer@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Julia Handzo
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director for Family Investments
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-810-7765
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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julia.handzo@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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350 High Street
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