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2026 - 2027 I PY27 NH Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) Procedures Manual 18 Examples:
1. The kitchen/living rooms in a mobile home are located in one large room with no dividing wall. The approximate room dimensions (supplied by the applicant) are 14 feet by 10 feet or 140 square feet. This would count as TWO rooms, since it is more than the room size by the DHLC for mobile homes of 100 square feet.
2. The kitchen, living room and bedroom are all located in one room of a single-family house. The approximate room dimension is 270 square feet. This would count as TWO rooms, as it is more than the room size used for a single-family house of 144 square feet. However, it is only two rooms, not three, since it is less than twice the DHLC amount of 288 sq ft (144 x 2).
3. The dining room/living room combination is located in one room in an apartment. The approximate room dimensions 110 square feet. This would count as ONE room, since it is less than the room size used by the DHLC for apartments of 120 square feet.
Calculating Heating Costs
In addition to income, annual household heating costs are also used to determine eligibility for the FAP. Annual heating costs can be calculated two ways, either by using the household’s actual energy usage or by using the Heating Cost Estimate (Attachment C) that is updated annually. By entering information regarding the dwelling and fuel type, an estimated heating cost is established. The system will automatically use this amount in the benefit determination.
Actual heating costs can be used for households with high energy usage. Actual heating costs must include an annual amount and can be documented with receipts, bills, vendor printouts, or statements. Annual heating costs can be entered into ECOS on the Energy Billing Data Detail screen under the Vendor tab. You can enter the actual annual heating cost in the Billing box on this screen. To use this amount in the benefit determination, the person issuing the benefit will want to select the heating cost type titled “Client Reported” (instead of Design Heat Load). This will use the actual heating cost amount entered instead of the system estimated cost. You can review this determination and compare it to the Design Heat Load determination to see which yields the best benefit for the applicant.