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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 9 CCR 2503-7 Income Maintenance (Volume 3)

16 3.752.25 Vulnerability [Rev. eff. 11/1/15] A. A household shall be vulnerable in order to qualify for Heating Fuel Assistance Program benefits. Vulnerability shall mean the household must be responsible for the costs of home heating as defined below: 1. The household is paying home heating costs directly to a vendor and is subject to home heating cost increases. 2. The household is living in non-subsidized housing and is paying home heating costs either in the form of rent or as a separate charge in addition to rent. 3. The household resides in subsidized housing as defined in the “Definitions” Section of these rules; and, 1) the unit has an individual meter which identifies specific heating usage of that unit and the household is subject to increased cost for home heating, or 2) the tenant is subject to a heating surcharge assessed by means other than an individual meter. Such surcharges may include percentage fees assessed to the tenant for home heating. Excess utility charges are to be specific to home heating and verified by the County Department/Contractor. Under no circumstances shall rental costs be assumed to be subject to change due to an increase in home heating costs unless otherwise verified by the county department/Contractor. 4. The applicant household in a residence where more than one household resides shall be considered vulnerable if the applicant household contributes toward the total expenses of the residence. These expenses include, but are not limited to, shelter and utilities. 5. The applicant household must live in a traditional dwelling. 6. Any applicant who shares a primary fuel, such as a shared natural gas meter, electric meter or propane tank, will be considered a shared household and the Estimated Home Heating Cost (EHHC) will be divided by the number of parties responsible for paying the shared heat expense. B. Households in the following living arrangements shall not be considered to be vulnerable: 1. Institutional group care facilities, public or private, such as nursing homes, foster care homes, group homes, substance abuse treatment centers , or other such living arrangements where the provider is liable for the costs of shelter and home heating, in part or in full, on behalf of such individuals; 2. Room and board, bed and breakfast; 3. Correctional facilities; 4. Dormitory, fraternity or sorority house; 5. Subsidized housing as defined in the “Definitions” section of these rules which does not have an individual check meter for heat for each unit or which cannot provide other evidence of responsibility for paying home heating surcharges; 6. Any applicant, or applicant household who is considered homeless or resides in non- traditional dwellings; 7. Commercial properties that also serve as the client’s dwelling;