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o Sale of property, home, or car o Any non-cash assistance from DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services - i.e. Nurse-Family Partnership Program, Early Childhood Supports Services, Jobs for America’s Graduates LA (LAGS-LA) Program) For more information, visit website: www.dcfs.louisiana.gov. o Tax refunds o Irregular Contributions (Gifts) o Loans to be repaid o Lump sum inheritances o One – time cash payments o Section 8 Utility Reimbursements (UR) (Amount that exceeds the tenant’s Total Tenant Payment (TTP)) o Food or housing received in lieu of wages o Food or fuel value for working on farms o Rent value from owner-occupied housing o Federal non-cash benefits o Child support payments o College scholarships (Updated Sept 2011) o VA Reimbursements for doctor’s visits 2. Determining Monthly Income Subgrantee shall adhere to the following guidelines in determining a household’s income. The information collected by the Subgrantee shall be entered into the LES computer database, and the LES system will determine the monthly income automatically based on the data entered. a. Verifying Earned Income Monthly average income must be verified by any one of the following:  All check stubs from the previous 30 days. If the applicant does not have all the required check stubs, the Verification of Employment (VOE) (Appendix F) must be completed.  Self-Employment  Self-employed applicants must provide a copy of their most recent federal income tax return with all accompanying schedules for the most recent year ending December 31st.

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Louisiana LIHEAP Service Delivery Guide 36 | P a g e

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o Sale of property, home, or car o Any non-cash assistance from DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services - i.e. Nurse-Family Partnership Program, Early Childhood Supports Services, Jobs for America’s Graduates LA (LAGS-LA) Program) For more information, visit website: www.dcfs.louisiana.gov. o Tax refunds o Irregular Contributions (Gifts) o Loans to be repaid o Lump sum inheritances o One – time cash payments o Section 8 Utility Reimbursements (UR) (Amount that exceeds the tenant’s Total Tenant Payment (TTP)) o Food or housing received in lieu of wages o Food or fuel value for working on farms o Rent value from owner-occupied housing o Federal non-cash benefits o Child support payments o College scholarships (Updated Sept 2011) o VA Reimbursements for doctor’s visits 2. Determining Monthly Income Subgrantee shall adhere to the following guidelines in determining a household’s income. The information collected by the Subgrantee shall be entered into the LES computer database, and the LES system will determine the monthly income automatically based on the data entered. a. Verifying Earned Income Monthly average income must be verified by any one of the following:  All check stubs from the previous 30 days. If the applicant does not have all the required check stubs, the Verification of Employment (VOE) (Appendix F) must be completed.  Self-Employment  Self-employed applicants must provide a copy of their most recent federal income tax return with all accompanying schedules for the most recent year ending December 31st.