Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
Maryland
What is Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)?
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), Nationally known as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).
The Maryland LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:
- Bill payment assistance.
- Energy crisis assistance.
- Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
Administration
Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) is administered by Maryland.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Maryland and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $26,355 |
| 2 | $35,770 |
| 3 | $45,185 |
| 4 | $54,600 |
| 5 | $64,015 |
| 6 | $73,430 |
| 7 | $82,845 |
| 8 | $92,260 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)?
To apply for LIHEAP online, please visit the Office of Home Energy Programs Applying for Energy Assistance page.
To find a local office, please visit the Department of Human Resources Local Home Energy Program Office page.
Contact Info
1-800-332-6347