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iii. The Household has received an eviction notice, if Energy Utilities are included in the rent; or iv. The Household utilizes portable fuel or a pre-pay Energy Utility service for heating/cooling and has seven (7) days or less of portable fuel or energy service available.

b. Life-Threatening Crisis Assistance may be provided if the Applicant meets all standard eligibility criteria and both of the following conditions: i. The termination of power or exposure to heat or cold would be dangerous to the health of a Household member; and, ii. Life-supporting equipment used in the home is dependent upon Energy Utility service for the operation of such equipment. B. LIHEAP Benefits 1. Standard LIHEAP Assistance Payments will be calculated using the LIHEAP Heating/Cooling Benefit Matrix as set by the current LIHEAP State Plan. An Applicant’s benefit will be based on the Household’s: a. Income; b. Size; c. Energy burden; and d. Whether any one or more of the following Household members are: i. Aged six (6) and under; ii. Aged 60 and over; iii. A veteran; or iv. A person with a disability. 2. Regular Crisis Assistance and Life-Threatening Crisis Assistance Payments will be calculated based on the requested need, up to the maximum crisis benefit available as set by the current LIHEAP State Plan. Standard LIHEAP assistance must be exhausted for Applicants to receive Crisis Assistance. 3. Use of Funds LIHEAP funds will be distributed in accordance with federal law and the Arizona LIHEAP State Plan, Sections 2-5. LIHEAP recipients may only 10 of 41