3 COOLING ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605 (b)(2) - Assurance 2 3.1 Designate The income eligibility threshold used for the Cooling component: Add Household size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes HHS Poverty Guidelines 150.00% 3.2 Do you have additional eligibility requirements for Cooling assistance? Yes No 3.3 Check the appropriate boxes below and describe the policies for each. Do you require an Assets test? Yes No If yes, describe: Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for: Renters? Yes No If yes, describe: Renters Living in subsidized housing? Yes No If yes, describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No If yes, describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults (60 years or older)? Yes No If yes, describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Individuals with a disability? Yes No If yes, describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Young children? Yes No If yes, describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Households with high energy burdens? Yes No If yes, describe: Other? Fast-Track Yes No If yes, describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Explanations of policies for each "yes" checked above: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. 3.4 Describe how you prioritize the provision of cooling assistance to vulnerable populations, e.g., benefit amounts, early application periods, etc. Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Determination of Benefits 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 3.5 Check the variables you use to determine your benefit levels. (Check all that apply): Income Family (household) size Home energy cost or need: Fuel type Climate/region Individual bill Dwelling type Energy burden (% of income spent on home energy) Energy need Other - Describe: Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. Benefit Levels, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 3.6 Describe estimated benefit levels for the fiscal year for which this plan applies. Please note: the maximum and minimum benefits must be shown in the payment matrix. Minimum Benefit $360 Maximum Benefit $3,136 3.7 Do you provide in-kind (e.g., fans, air conditioners) and/or other forms of benefits? Yes No If yes, describe. Nevada has a year-round program. See Heating Assistance for details. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.