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Enter household and case identification as indicated. 8.3 Income Level Determination Income Points are determined by comparing the household’s income level and size to the State Median Income (SMI). Points range from 2-6 based on where the household falls on the following charts. All households with heat included in rent receive two (2) income points, regardless of their income level. Category: Income Level Determination Points Possible Points Awarded From chart 2,5,9

SMI, as opposed to Federal Poverty Guidelines, will be applied for all households regardless of household size. • Compute the household’s income for the most recent three (3) months. • Locate the point on the chart where the income and household size falls to find the amount and the number of points to be awarded. • Enter the number of points on the matrix under Income Points. • The State Median Income guidelines are generally updated in June of each year. Indiana updates the guidelines in September before the start of the new EAP heating season each year. • For current guidelines, see: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/policy-guidance/liheap- im-2022-04-state-median-income-estimates-optional-use-ffy-2022-and • IHCDA has provided income guidelines for households up to 10 individuals. For larger households, please see guidelines for calculation methodology or contact Community Programs. • The State Median Income in Indiana for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 for a family of four (4) is $107,555. Sixty Percent (60%) is $64,533.

Income Maximum 0% to 30% of SMI: 9 Points Persons in family/household 1 month 0% to 30% of SMI 3 months 0% to 30% of SMI 12 months 0% to 30% of SMI 1 $1,398 $4,194 $16,778 2 $1,828 $5,485 $21,941 3 $2,258 $6,775 $27,103 4 $2,688 $8,066 $32,266