MEAP is a federally funded program that operates year-round and assists eligible Maryland households
free of charge. The program is aimed at making homes more comfortable by repairing and replacing heating, cooling, and water heating systems.
We do not provide bill pay assistance, if you are in need of bill pay assistance 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 | 60% State Median Income (SMI) for Households of 12 or More |
|---|
| 1 | $30,120 | |
| 2 | $40,880 | |
| 3 | $51,640 | |
| 4 | $62,400 | |
| 5 | $73,160 | |
| 6 | $83,920 | |
| 7 | $94,680 | |
| 8 | $105,440 | |
| 9 | $116,200 | |
| 10 | $126,960 | |
| 11 | $137,720 | |
| *Households of 12 and over will be using 60% SMI | | $134,323 |
| each additional person | | add $2,256 |
Updated: 1/14/2025
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 Process
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.
CONTACT: Housing and Building Energy Programs
Community Development Administration
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706
Toll Free: 1-855-583-8976
