With colder weather, heating bills weigh on family budgets. Maryland offers the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP), a program that helps pay electricity, gas or heating costs. Here is the essentials, according to the Maryland Department of Human Services.
How to apply
- Online at marylandbenefits.gov.
- By phone at 1-800-332-6347 (TTY: 1-800-735-2258).
- Track your application: myohepstatus.maryland.gov.
Documents to prepare
- A photo ID.
- Proof of residency.
- Social Security cards for household members.
- Gross income for the last 30 days.
- A recent heating bill.
Income limits
For fiscal year 2027, the maximum gross monthly income is $2,660 for one person and $5,500 for a household of four. Arrearage help can reach up to $2,000 for electricity and $1,000 for gas.
What we could not confirm
The sources we consulted do not state rules about immigration status or Social Security numbers. Call 1-800-332-6347 to ask before applying.
This article is informational. Amounts may change: check the official site.
Sources
This article is our own summary. Official sources : Maryland Department of Human Services, OHEP ; Maryland Benefits.
