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Energy Assistance

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IMPORTANT ENERGY ASSISTANCE ANOUNCEMENT:
Current Energy Assistance clients: If you are on a fixed income or 60 years or older, you will soon receive a redetermination letter. Do not fill out a new application. Please watch for your letter in the mail. Complete and return by the due date to avoid a gap in benefits.
 
Current SNAP recipients: Good News! Your benefits will renew automatically.

Our Program Offers

  • Utility bill assistance to catch up with amount owed to avoid shut-offs
  • Help getting utilities turned back on after shut-off
  • Weatherization assistance which is an energy survey of your home to find where fixes can be made to save money long term
  • Access to housing assistance, food assistance through the Howard County Food Bank and early childhood education through Head Start and Prekindergarten programming

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ENERGY ASSISTANCE

What to Expect Next

Are you having trouble paying your utility bill? You can contact BGE directly to set up a payment plan. Follow this link to find out more. BGE Payment Arrangements

Please Follow Instructions Carefully. Applying is a 2-Step Process.  To Apply and Verify Eligibility, You Will Need the Following:

Picture Identification (driver’s license, passport or other government issued ID)
Proof of Howard County residency (copy of utility bill, rental agreement or lease document)
Proof of income for the past 30-days (paystubs or social security award letter or unemployment benefits)
Social Security cards for all Household members over the age of 2

Will you be able to provide all the documentation listed above?