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Iowa LIHEAP Policy and Procedures Manual 10.00 Payment Matrix

Effective 09/01/2023

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10.00 PAYMENT MATRIX

1. Poverty Level* Points

0 – 75% 8

76 – 100% 6

101 – 125% 5

126 – 200% 4

Over 200% Ineligible

*NOTE: Poverty levels of .01% are rounded up to the next percentage

2. Targeting Factors

Fixed Income Only (no other sources of income) 1

Elderly (60 years of age and older) 1

Disabled 1

Children (under 6 years of age in household) 1

Detached Dwelling 1

Subsidized Housing -2

5-Plexes (or more than 5) -1

Heating Included in Rent -4

Over $50,000 in Savings -4

3. Fuel Type

Natural Gas 4

Electric 4

Liquid Propane (LP) 5

Fuel Oil 5

Solid Fuel (Wood/Coal/Corn) 2

AWARD CALCULATION

$40 per point determined by total funding and expected # of participating households

The minimum benefit an approved LIHEAP customer may receive is $80 and the maximum is $800.

All income shall be verified for each household member based on the 30-day or 12-month period immediately preceding the application date, or the most recent calendar year.

The minimum Regular Assistance benefit for liquid propane and fuel oil LIHEAP customers is $800