ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced an additional $1 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds for families in Garrett and Allegany Counties. Made available through a partnership between the Maryland Departments of Human Services and Housing and Community Development, the funds will support emergency furnace and hot water heater repairs, and replacements for income-eligible households who were recently affected by severe flooding.
“In the wake of devastating flooding, Western Maryland continues to rebuild. But addressing the breadth of damage requires an all-hands-on-deck approach,”
said Gov. Moore. “I want the people of Garrett and Allegany Counties to know that Maryland is committed to standing in the breach every step of the way. These funds support emergency home repairs for affected families, helping those with the greatest need get back on their feet faster.”
As a result of torrential rainfall and flash flooding in May, communities in Garrett and Allegany counties sustained damage to residences and infrastructure. Many Marylanders were left without hot water and with significant damage to heating and cooling systems.
“Garrett and Allegany County families continue to face significant storm damage,”
said Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López. “With our cross-agency partners and under the leadership of Governor Moore, we are moving with urgency to bring families the relief they need. No Marylander should have to worry about keeping their homes safe and liveable while building back in the wake of historic flooding.”
While existing FY25 emergency heating repair funds were already spent, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program rules allow the use of emergency funds in response to natural disasters in keeping with Maryland’s federally approved State Plan to ensure energy-related health and safety needs. The assistance announced today will help impacted families restore capacity in their homes to stay cool this summer and warm in the winter months ahead.
“This joint effort by DHS and DHCD will support the needs of Mountain Marylanders during a moment when investment of time and resources is critical,”
said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day. “To our neighbors in Garrett and Allegany Counties, we want you to know that we're acting swiftly to ensure those impacted by this tragedy can recover in safe, healthy homes.”
For more information and to apply for help, visit the Department of Housing and Community Development’s
energy grants webpage.