URIDA lists 57 programs for people in Maryland: 47 from government agencies, 9 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups, and 1 from other sources. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Proof of income (other kinds of proof are accepted), the applicant's identity and address; pregnancy, immunization or referral records where they apply. A Social Security card can be one kind of proof but is not the only proof of identity
Homestead Tax CreditMaryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation; checked October 15, 2026
Resources for rentersMaryland Department of Housing and Community Development; checked October 27, 2026
Utilities and energy (4)
Energy efficiency and home repair
Run by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Documents to prepare
Household income for the past 30 days; a no-income form for adults it applies to; accepted proof that you receive a qualifying benefit (categorical benefit), where allowed; every page of your utility bills; a note about medical need if it applies. The documents differ for homeowner repairs and renter energy help
According to the Maryland Department of Human Services list 'Acceptable Documentation for Energy Assistance': photo ID of the applicant (other kinds of ID are accepted if you are 25 or younger, 62 or older, or disabled), proof of where you live, proof of all household income for the 30 days before you apply (a Declaration of Zero Income for each member 18 or older who has no income), proof of Social Security numbers, and copies of electric and/or heating bills
LifeBridge Health Financial Assistance (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore)
Who it is for
Financially disadvantaged patients (including the uninsured or underinsured) of LifeBridge Health hospitals: Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale and Grace Medical Center. Annual income up to 300% of the federal poverty level may qualify for discounts up to 100%.
Proof of residency and income (other kinds of proof are accepted); medical and lab information that applies; signatures. Premium assistance also needs your current premium bill and the insurance section
Examples of what to bring: your current list of benefits, identification, income and assets, and proof of veteran status if it applies; your preferences, your needs and the people you choose to support you. These are suggestions for counseling, not requirements for the first information-and-referral contact. The programs you are referred to have their own proof requirements
MDH: to be eligible a child must live in Maryland, be a U.S. Citizen or a qualified non-citizen, be under 19 years old, not have other health insurance, meet the income limit for household size, and provide or apply for a Social Security number.
MedStar Health Hospital Financial Assistance Policy (MedStar Harbor Hospital)
Who it is for
Uninsured patients, and underinsured patients meeting medical hardship criteria, in the communities served; listed hospitals include MedStar Harbor, Good Samaritan and St. Mary's (MD) and D.C. hospitals. Info sheet: households below 200% of FPL, reduced cost-care up to 400%.
Run by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Documents to prepare
A high school transcript showing a 2.3 unweighted grade point average, or, if you earned a high school equivalency diploma, a copy of that exam. These papers go to your college.
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) - Job Seekers with Disabilities
Who it is for
Job seekers with disabilities; services 'help them get ready to work, find a job, or stay employed'. Students with disabilities aged 14 to 21 may get Pre-ETS; independent living services for people 55 or older who are blind/vision impaired.
Maryland residents who are honorably discharged veterans, members of the Maryland National Guard, or surviving veteran and Maryland National Guard spouses, with eligible bills or payments at least 30–60 days past due.
Federally-recognized refugee populations resettled or with residence in Maryland: e.g. refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian Entrants, Iraqi and Afghan SI Visa holders, Afghan parolees paroled before September 30, 2023, Ukrainian parolees paroled before September 30, 2024.
Eligible low-income Maryland customers: those (or a dependent) receiving SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, or with household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.