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118 | P a g e October 25 Annual net self-employment income may also be calculated based on the federal income tax return for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which the application is filed. SHELTER(S) – A dwelling unit or units whose principal purpose is to house on a temporary basis, individuals who may or may not be related to one another, including homeless, students, or other individuals seeking short-term or non-permanent living situations. SINGLE FAMILY UNIT – A building which contains a single shelter, modular or single rental for living purposes. A double-wide trailer, mobile home and manufactured home are not considered single family units. See: Mobile Homes SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. SSA – Social Security Administration. SSI – SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME is administered by the Social Security Administration, is a federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. SSDI – Social Security Disability Insurance. STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCE (SUA) – Formerly known as Modified Benefit or Heat Included in Rent. The fixed amount paid to eligible households who reside in publicly subsidized housing. The SUA LIHEAP benefit would be paid at the rate of 5% of the amount of a regular LIHEAP benefit as identified by the benefit matrix at the time of application. • A minimum payment of $25 or 5% of the regular LIHEAP benefit, whichever is greater, would be paid to the household annually. • Households determined eligible for the publicly subsidized housing SUA LIHEAP benefit who’s economic and housing situation does not change would be determined LIHEAP eligible for a period of five (5) years. SUB-GRANTEE – Community-based organizations in the state that provide client education and receive and process applications for the LIHEAP and/or Weatherization Assistance Programs. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING – Subsidized housing is government sponsored economic assistance aimed towards alleviating housing costs for low -income households. The amount of rent you pay is based on your monthly income.