Home Energy Program applications can be completed online at MyDHR. Paper applications, and a document drop box is also available at 1301 Piccard Drive, 4th floor, Rockville. Document drop-off boxes are also located at each of the housing stabilization offices. Phone appointments may be requested by calling 240-777-4450.
An application can be requested by phone (240-777-4450), downloaded below, or picked up in person at the address below.
Customers can mail or deliver a completed application to:
Your eligiiblity is based on the gross income your household received in the last 30 days.
Household Size | MEAP/EUSP (annual in parenthesis) |
MEAP/EUSP Household members 67 or older (annual in parenthesis) |
LIHWAP (annual in parenthesis) |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
$2,430 ($29,160) |
$3,547 ($42,564) |
$3,547 ($42,564) |
2 |
$3,287 ($39,444) |
$4,639 ($55,668) | $4,639 ($55,688) |
3 |
$4,143 ($49,716) |
$5,730 ($68,760) |
$5,730 ($68,760) |
4 |
$5,000 ($60,000) |
$6,822 ($81,864) |
$6,822 ($81,864) |
5 |
$5,857 ($70,284) |
$7,913 ($94,956) |
$7,913 ($94,956) |
6 |
$6,713 ($80,556) |
$9,005 ($108,060) |
$9,005 ($108,060) |
7 | $7,570 ($90,840) |
$9,209 ($110,508) |
$9,209 ($110,508) |
8 | $8,427 ($101,124) |
$9,414 ($112,968) |
$9,414 ($112,968) |
For each additional person, add |
+$857 ($+10,284) |
$+205 ($+2,460) |
$+250 ($+2,460) |
None
OHEP provides assistance to help you afford your water and/or wastewater bills. The benefit provided is based on your household income, how many people live in your household, and the arrearage amount owed on your water and/or wastewater account. Applications will be processed first come first served in each local jurisdiction until funding is depleted. To determine your benefit, OHEP needs information to prove:
● Your identity: We can accept any government-issued photo ID
● Who lives in your household: We will need social security cards or other federal government-issued documents (like a W-2 or Social Security Benefits Notice) with name and Social Security Name. Includes children living in the household.
● Your water and/or wastewater utility information: we will need a copy of your utility bill /or termination notice (if applicable) and the arrearage balance due on your account. (Arrearages are defined as balance 30 days or more past due)
● Your household’s income: We will need documentation of all income for everyone in your household. Documents can include: paystubs, social security award letters, pension statements, award letters for programs such as SNAP, TCA and TDAP
● For a full list of documents, we can accept, please visit: Acceptable Documents
● Your household may be categorically income eligible for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) if at least one household member listed on the application is currently receiving one of the following benefits at the time of application:
○ Office of Home Energy Programs (MEAP)
○ Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
○ Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP)
○ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
○ Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
○ Means-Tested veterans’ benefits
○ Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Households with proof of receiving one of these benefits, at the time of application, will be determined eligible for the Maryland LIHWAP. Benefits received must be verified. Only one bill account per service address is eligible to receive this water and/or wastewater benefit. LIHWAP is not an auto enrollment program, therefore, to be eligible for the LIHWAP program, an application must be submitted and must meet all LIHWAP eligibility criteria.
LIHWAP Water and/or Wastewater Assistance grants can be used to pay for:
● Restoration of services to households that have had water and/or wastewater services disconnected due to arrearages. (arrearages are defined as balance past due 30 days or greater)
● Prevention of disconnection for households at risk of disconnection due to arrearages.
● Standard charges and fees included in the household water and/or wastewater bill. This includes standard billing and reconnection fees.
Additional information can be found on our brochure ( English) ( Spanish)
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