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F. Other: This option should be used if there are any circumstances where the subgrantee feels an affidavit is required.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4. Revised: January 2026

Rule 6.11 Income Eligibility and Calculations.

A. Income is money received on a regular and recurring basis by any household member. Income may be earned or unearned.

B. A household’s total gross income shall be used to determine eligibility. The total gross income received for the thirty (30) days prior to application date must be verified.

C. Countable Income is income (earned or unearned) that must be included when determining eligibility for LIHEAP. The following types of income shall be used:

1) Salaries and wages, including overtime, tips, bonuses, commission, and 13th check; 2) Self-employment income; 3) Contract income; 4) Unemployment insurance; 5) Social Security benefits (including Medicare deduction); 6) SSI,; 7) SSDI; 8) Retirement benefits; 9) Alimony; 10) VA benefits; 11) Workers Compensation; 12) Private Disability (Short/Long Term Disability); 13) Money given to household; and 14) Any income whereas a W2 or 1099 is not received or otherwise documented. D. Exempt income is income that should not be included when determining eligibility for LIHEAP. The following types of income shall not be considered:

1) Loans/Grants;

2) In-kind income;