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Allowable Shelter Deductions 5470

Disallowable Shelter Costs 5480

Treatment of Homeless Households with Shelter Costs 5485

Heating and Cooling Costs/Standard Utility Allowance 5490

Non-heating/Non-cooling Costs/Basic Utility Allowance 5498

Treatment of Utility Expenses 5500

Child Support Deduction 5510

Special Considerations for Specific Households 5520

Determining Eligibility 5600-5799

Determining Eligibility and Allotment 5600

Month of Application or Recertification 5610

Eligibility Months 5620

Budgeting Income 5650

Converting Income 5660

Budgeting Deductions 5670

Determining Household Size and Composition 5680

Calculating Allotment 5800-5899

Calculation of Allotment 5800

Special Procedures for Calculation 5810

Rounding 5820

Certification Process 6000-7499

Overview of Certification Process 6000-6099

Initial Contact - Responsibilities 6000