p> The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) administers two programs to provide energy (heating and electricity) assistance to Montgomery County residents who meet certain income guidelines. The two programs have a common application that is available on the website by clicking on the link below. Housing Opportunities Commission recipients (Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher) must pay a utility expense to be eligible for the OHEP programs.

To obtain an application or check the status of an existing application, go to first link below. You may send a completed application or send questions via email, [email protected]. or drop off at drop box, north side of 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD. 20850, or mail in. You may also go into the office to drop off during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM ? 3:00 PM, suite 4200. Applications can be faxed as well: 240.777.4099. Applications must be signed and include required documentation.

For the eligibility criteria for the Office of Home Energy Programs, and how to apply, please see links below.

Application processing time may vary depending upon customer situation and workload volume.

Customers who have received disconnection notices or whose service has been disconnected, are given priority.

Online users who have additional questions and would like to be contacted by a departmental staff member may submit a request by clicking on the Create Service Request button below. Please complete all of the fields in the Contact Information section then scroll down to the bottom of the page and provide a brief description of the request in the Brief Description field.