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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Two: Income Intake, Operations & Policy Manual Program Year 2026 43 Income types Definition Considered Income? Proof of Income Yes No Inheritance Property, monetary passing at owner’s death to the heir(s) on a regular basis (not counted if one-time, lump sum payment) X

Letter, Statement from lawyer, Bank Statement In-kind Income Food or rent received in lieu of wages

X

Interest The sum of money paid to one for the use of their money X

Bank statement (only if amount is over $200, and is withdrawn) Job-related expenses for non-self- employed applicants Business expenses comparable to self- employment, such as a salesperson, truck driver, cab driver, or mechanic

X

Job related Reimbursemen ts Job related expenses such as mileage, meals, uniforms, medical expenses, etc.

X

Lump Sum – Non-recurring Income considered of a nature not likely to occur or happen again (i.e. lump sum insurance payments, workers compensation settlements, lottery winnings, sale of property, house or car, etc.)

X

Lump Sum- Recurring Income received annually from the same source (i.e. wages, trust funds, etc.) Use OPUS income frequency “one time” X

See definition of type of income received