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Tennessee Housing Development Agency 2025 LIHEAP Policy Manual for Regular and Crisis Assistance 29

o Average weekly income = $554.11. 3. Convert to Monthly Income o Multiply average weekly income by 4.33 (average weeks per month): 554.11×4.33=2,399.30 Average monthly income = $2,399.30. = These methods ensure that the most accurate income calculation is available even when the software system is temporarily offline.

2.15 Calculation of Unemployment Income For individual’s s receiving unemployment income, subgrantees must document the weekly benefit amount and multiply it by 4.33 to determine the monthly income. If any week shows “0” unemployment amount, subgrantees should first average the weekly amounts over the review period, then multiply the average by 4.33, and round to the nearest cent to determine the monthly income. Proper documentation verifying unemployment income must be placed in the applicant record to ensure transparency and accuracy in the eligibility process. Note: If Labor and Workforce Development documentation is not available, please contact THDA for additional guidance or clarification regarding unemployment income verification. This method ensures that unemployment benefits are accurately reflected when determining eligibility for LIHEAP assistance.

2.16 Acceptable Forms of Verification Income verification is required to prove the current and representative income of the applicant household. Current income is defined as the total income received within the past thirty (30) days from the date of the LIHEAP application. • Current paycheck stubs: These must show the period covered by the check and verify that the income is representative of usual pay. • Court orders or legal documents related to income.