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I TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP For unearned income, deduct only the expenses associated with producing the income, such as interest on mortgage, property taxes, maintenance/repair costs, structure insurance, advertising and utilities when paid by the landlord. Exception: Count income from noncommercial boarding situations as earned income. 757.5 Income from Non-assisted Household Members (toc) Determine whether a contribution from a household member who is not applying for or receiving benefits with other household members is countable using this policy, unless the person’s income is specifically exempt by another policy. If an individual not receiving benefits with other household members or in a separate assistance unit makes payments to the household because of a landlord/tenant relationship, determine countable income according to the roommate/boarder policy. Example: Sally is purchasing her home and is paying $1200 a month for the mortgage. Sally’s friend, who is not part of the assistance unit, pays her $600 a month towards the mortgage to reside in her home. This is considered a landlord/tenant relationship as Sally receives the benefit of the $600 paid by her friend towards equity in her home. The $600 payment would be evaluated as roomer/boarder income. If the same individual lives in the home of a household receiving benefits and shares household expenses (not a landlord/tenant relationship), exempt any payment made for common household expenses (including shelter, utilities, and items for home maintenance). Any additional payments for use by an eligible household member are a contribution. Example: John and a friend are renting an apartment for a total of $800 per month and share the utility costs. The friend gives $400 and half the utility costs to John monthly. John then adds his own $400 and forwards the money to the property manager. John also adds additional funds and pays the utility companies. This is considered a shared expense situation as a third party, the property manager or owner and the utility companies, receive the benefit of the payment, not John. Note: Households sharing shelter costs are both entitled to a shelter deduction for their share of the expense. 757.5.1 Noncommercial Roomer/Boarder Payments (toc) Income from boarders includes all payments for room, meals, and other shelter expenses. Income from roomers includes payments only for room and other shelter expenses. If the household receives roomer or boarder payments from the non-assisted household member, exclude the portion of each monthly payment that is a cost of doing business. This does not include money received from persons who are sharing shelter expenses. The customer must indicate money received is income from renting a room and/or boarding, self-employment income or claim expenses as “cost of doing business” to offset income. A-757.4.1 INCOME Determining if Income from Property Is Earned or Unearned Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 Jun 26 MTL 09/26