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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Seven: Acronyms and Definitions Intake, Operations & Policy Manual

Program Year 2026 93 Energy Burden Table Applicant Heat Situation Energy Burden? Rationale Type of Payment Documentation Applicant pays a vendor directly for utilities Yes HH Energy bills will rise and fall with market. Regular, Paid to Vendor(s) Utility Bill

Energy Costs included in rent (non-subsidized)

Yes HH Rent may increase with an increase in Energy Costs Regular, Paid to Applicant(s) or Landlord Landlord Letter or Rental Agreement

Applicant lives in Subsidized Housing and heat is included in rent. No HH Rent and HH Energy Bill will not increase with an increase in Energy Costs -- -- Applicant lives in Subsidized Housing and pays a vendor directly for utility costs (receives a utility allowance). Yes HH energy costs will rise with market Regular Paid to Vendor(s) Utility Bill, Subsidized Housing Contract Applicant lives in Subsidized Housing and pays a landlord for utility costs (receives a utility allowance). Yes HH energy costs will rise with market Regular, Paid to Applicant(s) or Landlord under Contract Landlord Letter, Subsidized Housing Contract Applicant lives in Subsidized Housing and pays a vendor directly for all utility costs and does not receive a utility allowance. Yes HH Energy bills will rise and fall with market Regular, Paid to Vendor(s) Utility Bill, Subsidized Housing Contract