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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Two: Income Intake, Operations & Policy Manual Program Year 2026 45 Income types Definition Considered Income? Proof of Income Yes No Reverse Mortgage

A mortgage in which a homeowner, usually an elderly or retired person, borrows money in the form of annual payments which are charged against the equity of the home

X

Royalties A compensation or portion of the proceeds paid to an owner of a right, as a patent, oil or mineral right, for the use of it or an agreed portion of the income from a work paid to its author, composer, etc. X

Statement from source, bank statement. Self- Employment Income Income from a business, less business expenses X

Agency developed Self- employment form and any supporting documentation that local agency may require. Senior Companion Program A program which offers an opportunity for volunteers aged 60 and over to provide companionship and support to homebound adults, most of whom are also seniors

X

SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. ()

X