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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Division 10 Service 415 Program 415 Chapters 05 - 65 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

When eligibility is determined (by CAA) for a household, the clients will be required to share in the cost of the furnace replacement as follows: Household Adjusted Income Household Poverty Level Share % Client Cost Share 41–60% of median income 3% 30% of cost 21–40% of median income 2% 15% of cost 0–20% of median income 1% -0-

Clients in the 2% and 3% poverty level ranges will have their share of furnace costs capped at $500. A waiver may be granted for clients who are unable to raise their share of the furnace replacement costs.

The client’s share may come from other sources, but not LIHEAP or General Assistance funds. CAAs will assist clients in identifying and applying for other sources of federal, state, or private funds.

Temporary shelter, when necessary, will be the responsibility of the CAA.

Of course emergency situations will still occur that must be resolved before we can carefully negotiate a payment plan. We may need to make an immediate payment commitment to the supplier. But, the household must fully understand these guidelines. They should at least appear to be eligible, and you should be confident they will assume their responsibilities if some other payment plan is more appropriate. Or, to gain the necessary time, you may need to authorize payment of temporary alternative living arrangements for the household (See 415-50-05-15).

Note: LIHEAP will not pay to install a furnace as part of new construction or where the client has knowingly purchased a home with a non- functioning heating system unless the need for a replacement furnace is associated with a state or federally declared disaster. State office approval must be obtained for furnace replacement due to unusual circumstances.