General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Maryland, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $18,953 if one person lives in the household; $25,498 if two people live in the household; $32,043 if three people live in the household; $38,588 if four people live in the household; $45,133 if five people live in the household; $51,678 if six people live in the household; $58,223 if seven people live in the household; $64,768 if eight people live in the household; and $71,313 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,545 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Apply online! Go to https://www.marylandsail.org to file your application.
You can also apply at your Local Energy Office. Click for a list of local energy offices to apply in person:
http://www.dhr.maryland.gov/meap/local.htm
Program Contact Information
Please visit Maryland's LIHEAP web site for more information:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/energy/meap.htm
