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Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State program
No-cost system repair or replacement; no dollar cap stated.
MEAP pays to repair or replace heating, cooling, and water-heating systems for eligible Maryland households at no cost. The official page says the program is year-round, but the current funding cycle is fully expended and waitlisted applicants may not be helped.
Program details
How it works
MEAP is a federally funded DHCD program that helps eligible Maryland households repair or replace heating, cooling, and water heating systems at no cost.
What the money covers
The page says eligible work is limited to heating, cooling, and water-heating system repair or replacement, and that what work is eligible depends on a home assessment and funding availability.
Funding status and timing
DHCD says funding for the 2025–2026 cycle has been fully expended and all available funds have been committed to eligible applicants. The page also says it cannot guarantee assistance for clients placed on the waitlist during this cycle. It expects the next cycle to run from November 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with Garrett County beginning October 1, 2026.
Special note
The page also states that a Limited Flood Assistance Program under MEAP closed on May 31, 2026 and had served eligible homes in Allegany and Garrett counties.
Alternative help
If a household needs help with heating, cooling, or hot water systems, DHCD directs them to its Special Loans Program, which may offer grants or low-interest loans depending on income.
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