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B. Verification of Household Composition

The applicant/household must list all persons in the household on their application. If information known to the Division contradicts their statement the following verification must be provided. Possible sources of verification are as follows (not all inclusive): I. Copy of the lease/rental agreement listing all members who reside in the household. II. A signed/dated statement from landlord/manager. III. Form 2880, Rental Verification, completed by the landlord/manager. IV. An active AMPS/NOMADS case printout which lists all household members living in the applicant’s residence only if it is documented that the household composition has been verified by the landlord or rental/lease agreement. Exception: If the household composition on the current application is the same as last year’s household composition, the verification used in the last program year may be pulled forward. Verification may only be pulled forward one program year. If a household member is listed on the application, but not included in the household size, the case manager must document in an EAP system narrative why the member(s) were not included on the case. 503 PUBLIC HOUSING Persons/households residing in public/subsidized housing have their eligibility and FAC benefit amount determined the same as a person/household living in a non-public housing dwelling. Exception: Persons/households residing in public/subsidized housing where their rent/mortgage payments include utilities and they are not being billed separately for their energy costs are ineligible for an EAP benefit unless they have an energy burden. 504 MASTER METERED COMPLEXES Master metered complexes are complexes that are unsubsidized and the utilities for all units are on the same meter in the landlord’s name. The following policy applies to master metered residences that meet the income criteria. A. All Utilities in Landlord’s Name and Household Receives No Bill If all of the utilities are in the landlord’s name and included in the rent, and the household does not receive a separate bill that includes consumption and dollar usage, the household may receive the minimum payment of $240 paid directly to the household if all other eligibility criteria is met. Exception: Roomers and Boarders. See MS 502(A)(IV)

B. All Utilities in Landlord’s Name and Household Receives Bill If all utilities are in the landlord’s name, but the household receives a separate bill that includes consumption and dollar usage, the fixed annual credit would be utilized to determine the household benefit not to exceed the benefit cap. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 4 - Section 500 – Non-Financial Requirements