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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 6 Energy Related Repair Page 5 mobile home title was surrendered to the county then the home is considered real property and documentation of ownership would be the same as for other non-mobile homes. If the Service Provider has doubts about proof provided to document ownership or there are extenuating circumstances, submit to Commerce for review before services are authorized. The home ownership requirement is a means of holding landlords responsible for repairs, as required by law (see Minn. Stat. § 504B). It is not meant to deny households resources for furnace repairs or replacement. Documentation that a household member is the owner can also include: • Property tax statement. • Statement of mortgage or mortgage payments. • Payment coupon from a lending institution. • On-line or written information from the county recorder or assessor. Confirmation over the phone is allowed but written information from the county recorder or assessor must be received prior to ERR payment. • Official county receipt for transfer of title. Alternative Proof of Ownership There are situations where alternative documentation may be needed to validate home ownership: Tribal Land On tribal land with no property tax or ownership records, the Service Provider should first attempt to confirm ownership with the tribal government. If the tribal government cannot validate ownership, other validation options include: • A signed statement from the household member who owns the home. • A short questionnaire asking these questions: “Who is responsible for repairs on your house?” “Are you the property tax payer?” “Can you sell your house and if sold, who would get the money?” Housing Authority Ownership Program In some areas, applicants may lease a home owned by a Housing Authority under a home ownership program. Proof of participation in a home ownership program is proof of ownership. Ownership Documentation is Unavailable If no documentation is available, or the county or state will not record an ownership change until the transaction is paid in full, the household must complete an Affidavit Declaring Home