Find help with an energy bill
Where to begin with Maryland’s energy assistance application and your local office.
- Who this is for
- Maryland households looking for help with heating or electricity costs.
- Where it applies
- Maryland · local offices
- Sources checked
Where to start
Maryland’s Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) is a starting point for utility assistance. Its application page explains the available submission routes and the current income guidelines.
Takes you to Maryland Department of Human Services.
Your next steps
- Check the current guidelines on OHEP’s application page, then choose an online, telephone, mail or local-office route.
- Review the document checklist before applying. It includes identification, household income information and utility bills.
- If a deadline or shutoff notice is involved, tell the local office and your utility when you contact them.
A question to take with you
Which application route should I use, and what information is still needed for my household?
Before you rely on it
Eligibility and assistance are determined by the program. Submitting an application does not itself confirm an award or stop a shutoff.
Source: Maryland Department of Human Services. Provider information can change. Confirm current details with the service. MD Eagles is a publication, not the service provider.
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