MEAP helps eligible Maryland households repair or replace heating, cooling, and water heating systems at no cost. The program operates year-round and is federally funded to make homes more comfortable.
MEAP - Funding Update
Due to very limited program funding and high demand, program applicants will be placed on a waitlist. Most clients on the waitlist will not be serviced before summer of 2026.
If you are looking for other options to help with your heating, cooling, or hot water systems, you may qualify through our Special Loans Program (SLP). This program offers grants or low-interest loans, depending on your income. For more information, visit
Home Repair Loans.
We do not provide bill pay assistance.. If you need help paying your energy bills, please contact your local county's Energy Assistance office (OHEP) or call 800-332-6347.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the MEAP program, you need to:
- Meet income qualifications. Your household income needs to be lower than the limits based on household size, as shown in the Income Limits table.
- Have a non-functioning heating, cooling, and/or water heating system.
What kind of work will be eligible is based on a home assessment and funding availability.
Maximum Annual Household Income
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income Based on 200% Federal Poverty Level |
|---|
| 1 | $31,300 |
| 2 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $97,300 |
| 8 | $108,300 |
| 9 | $119,300 |
| 10 | $130,300 |
| 11 | $141,300 |
| 12 | $152,300 |
| 13 | $163,300 |
| 14 | $174,300 |
Updated: 7/09/2025
Accepted as Income-Eligible
If you are currently an eligible participant in one of these programs, you are automatically income-eligible for weatherization services:
- Utility Bill Pay Assistance through OHEP
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- HUD housing assistance programs
Programs
NOT accepted as income-eligible:
- Fuel Fund Assistance
- DHCD Rehab Programs
- Baltimore Lead Hazard Control Program
- Medicaid
- MEA Energy Equity Grant
- MEEHA
- Geographical eligibility for certain areas
How the Program Works
Once we have determined that your household is eligible to participate in the program, you will be contacted by a local agency that will schedule a time for your home to be assessed. The assessment will evaluate your service needs and determine in which ways we can increase the comfort of your home. The local agency will discuss the results of the assessment with you and schedule a contractor to come out to your home to complete the recommended work.
Application
Complete a program application and submit all required documents to our office. Instructions for completing and returning the application are located on the first page of the application.
Program Application
If you are
currently approved to receive Energy Assistance payments from the Maryland Department of Human Services, you may contact our intake line at 1-855-583-8976.
Program: Housing and Building Energy Programs
Toll-Free (Maryland Only): 1-855-583-8976
