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HOUSEHOLD REPORT Annual report sent to HHS on the number of households served by LIHEAP component, and by such demographics as elderly, disabled, young children and poverty level.

HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: The federal agency that administers housing programs.

IM Information Memorandum periodically sent from HHS to States with guidance on program rules, regulations and procedures. This differs from an AT in that the AT requires “action”; and IM is for information purposes only.

INCIDENTAL REPAIRS Those repairs necessary for the effective performance or preservation of weatherization materials. Such repairs include, but are not limited to, framing or repairing windows and doors which could not otherwise be caulked or weather-stripped and providing protective materials, such as paint, used to seal materials installed under the LIHEAP funded portion of the Weatherization Program.

INCOME Total gross income (annual cash receipts before taxes) of a household which includes but is not limited to wages, Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, pensions, retirement checks, rental income, alimony, child support, veterans benefits, public assistance and unemployment compensation.

INCOME GUIDELINES The income level adopted by DSSC/OCS based upon 200% of the OMB Federal Poverty Income Guideline as issued from time to time.

INSPECTOR/AUDITOR The individual who visits a building that is scheduled to be weatherized and estimates the extent of the work that is needed and the amount of material that will be required to complete the work.

INTAKE WORKER Employee of contractor or outreach agency approved to take applications.

INTERVIEWER See Intake Worker.

INVENTORY A record of the acquisition, use, status, and disposition of material, tools, and equipment used in the DEAP.

INVOICE A written request for payment from a contractor agency or vendor for services, supplies or materials for DEAP.