What is the LIHEAP income limit in Maryland?

Maryland's LIHEAP heating-assistance income standard is a graduated share of state median income (39% for a 1-person household, 41.7% for 4, up to 60% for the largest households) (LIHEAP Clearinghouse, FY2026 state plans, as of December 15, 2025). We could not confirm the dollar figure from a primary table, so we do not print one; Maryland DHCD publishes it.

How much does LIHEAP pay in Maryland?

Maryland sets benefit amounts in its LIHEAP state plan; they depend on income, household size, energy costs, and fuel type, and change with each year's funding. Maryland DHCD publishes the current benefit matrix. Payments usually go directly to your utility or fuel vendor.

How do I apply for LIHEAP in Maryland?

Apply through Maryland DHCD. Apply through your local Department of Social Services. Visit https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/lieap/default.aspx or call 1-800-332-6347.

Do I Qualify for Energy Assistance in Maryland?

LIHEAP FFY 2026: income limit and how to apply

Maryland LIHEAP helps families pay heating and cooling bills. The heating-assistance income standard is a graduated share of state median income (39% for a 1-person household, 41.7% for 4, up to 60% for the largest households). We could not confirm the dollar figure for a family of 4 from a primary table, so we do not print one. Maryland DHCD publishes the current limit.

Standard: LIHEAP Clearinghouse (HHS/ACF-funded), LIHEAP Income Eligibility for States and Territories, FY 2026, compiled from FY 2026 state plans, as of December 15, 2025.

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Income standard

See below

Family of 4 limit

Ask the agency

Crisis standard

same graduated SMI

Paid to

Utility co.

Maryland LIHEAP Income Limit

The FY 2026 state plan sets the heating standard at a graduated share of state median income (39% for a 1-person household, 41.7% for 4, up to 60% for the largest households). The ACF tables we rely on do not print a dollar figure for that standard, and we do not compute one we cannot check against a primary source.

Get the dollar limit for your household size from Maryland DHCD.

Other Maryland LIHEAP components (FY 2026 state plan)

Crisis: same graduated SMI
Weatherization: same graduated SMI

Source: LIHEAP Clearinghouse, FY 2026 income eligibility table, as of December 15, 2025.

How to Apply for LIHEAP in Maryland

Apply through your local Department of Social Services.

Benefit amounts are set in Maryland's state plan each year and depend on income, household size, fuel type, and funding. Maryland DHCD publishes the current benefit matrix; we do not estimate it.

Apply at Maryland DHCD → Call 1-800-332-6347