2 HEATING ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 2.1 Designate the income eligibility threshold used for the heating component: Add Household size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes State Median Income 60.00% 2.2 Do you have additional eligibility requirements for Heating Assistance? Yes No 2.3 Check the appropriate boxes below and describe the policies for each. Do you require an Assets test? Yes No If yes, describe: Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for: Renters? Yes No If yes, describe: Renters Living in subsidized housing? Yes No If yes, describe: Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No If yes, describe: Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults (60 years or older)? Yes No If yes, describe: Basic Benefit awards are determined based on income, household size and vulnerability. Vulnerable households and households with the lowest incomes receive the highest awards. Individuals with a disability? Yes No If yes, describe: Basic Benefit awards are determined based on income, household size and vulnerability. Vulnerable households and households with the lowest incomes receive the highest awards. Young children? Yes No If yes, describe: Basic Benefit awards are determined based on income, household size and vulnerability. Vulnerable households and households with the lowest incomes receive the highest awards. Households with high energy burdens? Yes No If yes, describe: Benefits available through LIHEAP vary to reflect need, cost, and/or energy burden. The FFY 2026 Plan is designed to provide the highest level of assistance to those households who have the lowest incomes, and the highest energy needs in relation to income, considering household size and vulnerability. Other? Yes No If yes, describe: Explanations of policies for each "yes" checked above: Please refer to the FFY 2026 LIHEAP Allocation Plan for additional information. Determination of Benefits 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 2.4 Describe how you prioritize the provision of heating assistance to vulnerable populations, e.g., benefit amounts, early application periods, etc. Households described as vulnerable, those with one member who is elderly (60 or over), disabled, or young child (under the age of 6) qualify for higher Basic Benefit awards per income category than non-vulnerable households. Agencies also accomodate the application process for vulnerable homebound residents. 2.5 Check the variables you use to determine your benefit levels. (Check all that apply): Income Family (household) size Home energy cost or need: Fuel type Climate/region Individual bill Dwelling type Energy burden (% of income spent on home energy) Energy need Other - Describe: Benefit Levels, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 2.6 Describe estimated benefit levels for the fiscal year for which this plan applies. Please note: the maximum and minimum benefits must be shown in the payment matrix. Minimum Benefit $75 Maximum Benefit $645 2.7 Do you provide in-kind (e.g., blankets, space heaters) and/or other forms of benefits?2 Yes No If yes, describe. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.