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72 | P a g e October 25 reapply. The households would not be required to wait five (5) years before reapplying. Please refer to section 3.1.1 Prorated LIHEAP Benefits.

Note: LIHEAP benefits must be paid even if the household is not receiving SNAP benefits.

Note: Record retention policy for subsidized rent households in which the household is eligible for a modified benefit for the five (5) year eligibility period requires the records to be kept for eight (8) years from the end of the contract period.

Residents of publicly subsidized housing whose energy costs are included as a portion of their rent and whose rent is a fixed portion of their income must apply for the new heating season after the five (5) year eligibility period from the date of initial application. (Once the household is determined eligible for the initial heating season, the household is considered LIHEAP eligible for the following four (4) heating seasons).

Note: A Modified LIHEAP recipient is eligible for CRF emergency assistance.

Note: Utility subsidy payments made to a household by the Housing Authority are considered income for the LIHEAP program.

Note: The Modified LIHEAP benefit allows the LIHEAP recipient to receive the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

3.35 Changes in Residence and/or Fuel Type GENERAL RULE-Eligible LIHEAP households that report a change in residence will have the benefit computed based on changes in income/resources, housing type, fuel type, and allowable bedrooms (no more than 4). An eligible household must file a new application for a change in residence. (See 3.2 Prorated LIHEAP Benefits for eligible households that report a change in residence.)

Households that change fuel vendors or change fuel types must complete the DPHHS-EAP-011 ‘Change of Fuel Vendor/Circumstance Form’. The household must also provide verification of the new fuel bill or service from the fuel provider. The benefit will be calculated, and prorated if applicable, based on new fuel type.

Note: Households that receive a direct payment to purchase wood are not eligible for re-determined benefits. Households that receive reimbursement for the purchase of wood are eligible for re-determined benefits. Households that switch to wood as the primary heat source will need to be determined as either direct payment or reimbursement. (See section 3.32 Reimbursement for Wood.)