Alternate Name
|
Baltimore County DSS, OHEP; Drumcastle
|
Description
|
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 11+ Contact Local OHEP Office
|
|
|
|
Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Baltimore County
|
|
|
|
|
Hours Of Operation
|
Applicants can apply 8AM-2PM to see a caseworker, and 8AM-4:30PM to drop off paperwork.
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM Tue: 8AM 4:30PM Wed: 8AM 4:30PM Thu: 8AM 4:30PM Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eligibility
|
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.
|
|
|
Languages Offered
|
Accommodations possible.
|
Program Fees
|
See notes.
|
Application Process
|
Apply online at https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/ or at the OHEP office. Call or visit local OHEP office for additional information. Application status and OHEP office locations can be found on myohepstatus.org.
|
Documents Required
|
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/mortgage statement. Applicants can apply 8AM-2PM to see a caseworker, and 8AM-4:30PM to drop off paperwork. Call for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Programs at this agency
|
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, Code Blue Shelter Eastside Family Shelter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fax Number
|
410-853-3313
|
|
|
Main
|
410-853-3385
|
Baltimore County OHEP Emergency Line
|
410-853-3994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main Email Address
|
ohep.mailrequest@maryland.gov
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Name
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Title
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Phone
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
|
|
Sites offering this Program
|
6401 York Road
|
|