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.

Effective July 1, 2025

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

9                              $9,942

10                           $10,859

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