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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Allow the SUA for households who: • Incur heating or cooling costs for any part of the year. • Share heating and/or cooling costs with a separate SNAP household in the same dwelling or residence (allow the full SUA amount to each household; do not prorate between households). • Purchase cut wood or propane for heating. • Reasonably anticipate receiving a vendor or direct payment from the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) [formerly known as LIHEA], even if they do not have an out-of-pocket heating or cooling expense. • Have landlords that bill them monthly for total usage measured through individual meters. • Have heating or cooling included in their rent, but still incur or pay heating or cooling expenses separate from the rent. Example: Rent is $600 which includes heating; however, the household is responsible for the electric bill that includes costs for cooling. • Receive a utility allowance or reimbursement from HUD, Section 8, or Farmer’s Home Administration (FMHA); however, the cost of all their monthly utilities must exceed the utility allowance for any part of the year. Note: When calculating the total amount of utilities, allow all expenses listed under SUA and LUA. • Are eligible for SUA and move to a new residence where they will continue to be eligible for SUA. Allow the household to remain on SUA without a utility billing for the month of the move. Limited Utility Allowance (LUA) for households that incur costs for at least two of the following utilities: • Electricity for purposes other than heating or cooling (e.g., lights); • Fuel for purposes other than heating or cooling (e.g., cooking); • Water; • Sewer; • Well and septic tank installation and maintenance; • Telephone; or • Garbage or trash collection. Note: Households who live in public housing and have a shared meter but are charged for excess utility costs and one other utility expense (such as telephone), are eligible for the LUA. Individual Utility Allowance (IUA) for households that incur only one of the following utility costs: • Electricity for purposes other than heating or cooling (e.g., lights); • Fuel for purposes other than heating or cooling (e.g., cooking); • Water; • Sewer; • Well and septic tank installation and maintenance; or • Garbage or trash collection. A-660.5.1.1 BUDGETING Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25 Determining the Appropriate Utility Allowance