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2026 - 2027 I PY27 NH Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) Procedures Manual 26 For example, if an applicant has a 4 room apartment that is using 1 room for business, only 3 rooms would be entered in the household for FAP benefit calculations. If the business is operated out of an unheated space, such as a workshop or garage that is separate from the home, the number of rooms will not be reduced.
Negative self-employment income is not to be subtracted from other household income but is to be counted as zero (0).
For example: A household has two separate businesses. Business A has a net profit of $800, and business B has a loss of ($600). For FAP purposes, income would be recorded as Business A income = $800, and Business B = $0.
Self Employment Documentation without Taxes
If the self-employed applicant has not filed a federal tax return or was not self-employed the previous year, a Self-Employment Declaration (Attachment E) plus back-up documentation must be used for documentation purposes.
Supporting documentation for the Self-Employment Declaration (Attachment E) or the Self- Employment Rental Income Declaration (Attachment F), including business records and receipts, must be provided by the applicant in an orderly format. The application cannot be processed until the supporting documentation is presented. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide adequate proof of income and expenses. If the CAA sees any potential discrepancies or red flags, a full review of the submitted documentation must occur to ensure the income documentation is accurate and complete.
If the business address matches the home address on the application, this may indicate that some of the dwelling is used for business purposes. Staff should verify how many rooms, if any, are utilized for business purposes and follow the policy to reduce the number of rooms by any used for business purposes. Additionally, if there is an amount listed for Rent on a Self Employment Declaration form, staff should verify that these are not costs for the primary residence. Rent on this form should not include rent for the address on the application.