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119 | P a g e October 25 SUMMER WEATHERIZATION – Households who applied after the heating season ended April 30, and the application cannot be processed for heating bill assistance. However, the application must be processed to determine eligibility for emergency assistance and weatherization assistance. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) – A program providing temporary financial assistance to needy families administered by the State Office of Public Assistance. States use TANF to fund monthly cash assistance payments to low-income families with children, as well as a wide range of services. TANF is a block grant and services, and procedures differ from State-to-State. TRADITIONAL DWELLING UNIT -- A residential housing structure, including single family homes, mobile homes, multi-family units and a modular home when connected to the required utilities (including plumbing, heating and electrical systems contained therein) and designed to be used as a permanent residence. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY – A transfer of resources or interest in resources within one (1) year of application for LIHEAP without receiving adequate consideration in money or money’s worth. It is a rebuttable presumption that the transfer of property was made for the purpose of qualifying for LIHEAP. UNDERPAYMENT – A benefit received by or for a household that is at least $10.00 less than the amount that should have been paid. UNEARNED INCOME – All money received that is not earned by providing goods or services. Unearned income includes, but is not limited to gifts, Social Security Income benefits, Veteran’s benefits, Worker’s Compensation payments, Unemployment Compensation payments, and Public Assistance grants. UNITERRUPTABLE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY – In non-traditional dwellings, when a primary heat source is electric or requires electricity for the operation of the heating appliance; it must be plugged into an uninterruptable electrical supply that is not accessing electricity from another living unit or building. Generators, solar equipment, and batteries are not considered “uninterruptable” supplies of electricity; therefore, they may be outside the scope of LIHEAP. UNSAFE CONDITIONS – Hazards, including but not limited to dangerous physical conditions, acts, or heating appliances not installed or operating according to the manufacturer’s specification that have the potential to harm or cause serious injury. The use or operation of a heating unit in such a way that may cause dangerous or unsafe conditions. Determination may be made by sub-grantee staff, or their agent, or as client self-attestation of safety.