Energy/Water Assistance
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a new program providing benefits for water and wastewater costs for low-income households experiencing hardship with their water bills. LIHWAP will assist Maryland families who are behind on their drinking water and wastewater bills focusing on arrearage accounts that are 30 days or more past due.
The program launched in early 2022 and remains open until September 2023 to accept applications from residents in the state of Maryland, including WSSC Water customers, homeowners and tenants who are in need of assistance with paying their water/sewer bills.
The Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund (MD HAF)
The Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund (MD HAF): provides homeowners in Maryland with financial assistance for mortgage payments or other housing costs, including WSSC Water bills due to COVID-19 impacts. The program is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Program Information (MD HAF) is available at this link
Please contact the Intergovernmental Relations Office should you have any questions at 301-206-8228 or iro@wsscwater.com.
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The Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Program
Maryland Higher
Education Commission (MHEC)
The Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit is a tax credit available to individuals with
undergraduate or graduate student loan debt. A qualified individual wishing to claim the Maryland
Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit must submit an annual application to the Maryland Higher
Education Commission (MHEC). If the application is approved, the individual will receive a
certificate from MHEC showing the tax year and maximum credit amount they may claim. An
individual may claim a refundable credit against the State income tax for the tax year up to the
amount certified by MHEC.
The credit must be used for the repayment of undergraduate or graduate student loan debt within
two years of the close of the tax year for which the credit is claimed. If the individual does not
provide documentation to MHEC showing the credit was used for repayment, the credit is subject.
Who, How, and When to Apply: All Maryland taxpayers who maintain Maryland
residency for the past tax year may apply by completing the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax
Credit application from July 1 through September 15 each year.
to recapture.
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Community Ministry of Prince George’s County
Striving to bridge the gap between despair and hope!
Community Ministry of Prince George’s County is an interfaith 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that is committed to help meet the human service needs of residents of Prince George’s County, to help reduce health disparities, and to help close the educational achievement gap of members of under served communities.
Our vision is to alleviate homelessness, hunger, health disparities, and other circumstances that put families and children at risk of living in poverty.
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MY GROCERIES TO GO HEALTHY FOOD FOR SENIORS
Prince George's County resident, age 60 or older, and meet the
income eligibility criteria.
Receive a monthly grocery box if you are a Montgomery or
Prince George's County resident, age 60 or older, and meet the
income eligibility criteria. Our Distribution Partner Sites:
Montgomery County: Arcola Towers, Bethany House, Charter House,Holiday Park Senior Center,
Randolph Village, The Oaks at Olde Towne,University Gardens, Victory Crossing, Victory Forest,
Victory Terrace, Victory Tower, White Oak Senior Center
Prince George’s County: Avondale Park & Manor Apartments, Central Baptist Church of Camp
Springs, City of Praise, College ParkHousing Authority Attick Tower, Council House,
Operation Earnie's Plate, Salvation Army-Hyattsville, SEED Inc., Trinity Terrace/Cheval Court
Call: 202-644-9825 or 202-967-7713
Email: aevans@capitalareafoodbank.org
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Affordable Connectivity Program
Helping Households Connect!
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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Washington Gas Cares Program
Provides Easy Access to Convenient Bill Payment Plans and Energy Assistance Options for Customers in Need
As part of an ongoing commitment to help customers experiencing financial challenges in paying their gas bills, Washington Gas has introduced Washington Gas Cares, a program that connects customers with energy assistance plans and a variety of self-service flexible payment options to support them in their time of need.
Because COVID-related moratoriums have ended, utility disconnections are being reinstated. We understand your concern about these changes, and the programs on this website can support you during the transition and beyond. Please register for our online e-bill service to manage your account online or use one of our other convenient payment options.
Washington Gas Cares programs include numerous ways to help you manage your energy bills, from financial assistance and payment arrangements to convenient budgeting and auto-pay options.
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