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Iowa LIHEAP Policy and Procedures Manual Appendix C – Income Source Guide

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Grants A grant is an amount of money that a government or other institution gives to an individual or to an organization for a particular purpose such as education or home improvements.

Please reach out to the state LIHEAP office regarding any unusual circumstances regarding if a grant should be counted.

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Home and Community Based Services Waivers Iowa currently has seven Home and Community Based Services Waivers in the Waiver Program that provides service funding and individualized supports to maintain eligible members in their own homes or communities who would otherwise require care in a medical institution.

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Housing Allowance Individuals such as ministers receive an amount of money in compensation for basic living expenses for employment situations. Housing allowance amounts are not taxable on your income but are subject to taxation under self-employment laws.

Example: A clergy person receives a housing allowance, which is used to pay the mortgage or rent.

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Housing Assistance (government) Public housing assistance, or PHA, is a group of federal programs designed to aid in subsidizing rents for low- income individuals and families. They're administered by various city and state public housing authorities.

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IAble Savings Plan IAble (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities and their families. People with disabilities and their families can save for disability-related expenses without losing their eligibility for certain assistance programs, such as SSI and Medicaid. These accounts can

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