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Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual 400 RESIDENCY

Applicants and eligible household members (all persons residing in the home), must live in Nevada to be eligible for benefits (this includes benefit payments and/or refunds or re- issuances). The Nevada residence must be the primary residence, not a vacation or secondary home. If a person(s) residing in the home is not a Nevada resident count their income but do not count them as a household member. Applicants and household members (all persons residing in the home) receiving public assistance benefits or Supplemental Security Income from any state other than Nevada are not eligible for EAP assistance. For other ineligible household/persons refer to MS 501. 401 VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY/SERVICE ADDRESS Verification of residency and service address must be verified at each application and reapplication for benefits. Possible sources of verification are as follows (not all inclusive): I. Valid Nevada Drivers License or Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card with a current residence address. II. Most recent utility bill/statements (electric, gas, etc.) listing the applicant’s name and current physical address. III. Most recent rental/lease agreement listing the household members name and current residence address. IV. Most recent completed Rental Verification form. V. Landlord statement dated within the last 30 days. VI. Employer's statement or records dated within the last 30 days (e.g., client’s physical address listed on pay stub or Employment Verification form). VII. AMPS/NOMADS printout which lists the verified, current physical address and household members currently receiving TANF, SNAP and/or Medicaid benefits. A. Motor Home and Travel Trailer Residents Persons residing in a motor home or travel trailer may be reviewed for eligibility if 1) all adult members of the household have a Nevada driver’s license and 2) the vehicle is registered in the state of Nevada. If the vehicle is not registered in Nevada, the applicant has ten (10) calendar days to comply and register the vehicle. An exception can be made at the discretion of the Energy Assistance Program Manager or Chief of Employment & Support Services. Motor home and travel trailer residents with out-of-state licenses and vehicles are not eligible for energy assistance. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 1 - Section 400 – Residency