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Family Size Existing Basic Needs – 2008 Standards (last changed Aug 2019) Basic needs if adjusted with the annual cost-of-living increase (Dec 2019) 1 $585 $655 2 $771 $958 3 $1,011 $1,256 4 $1,209 $1,502 5 $1,418 $1,762 6 $1,560 $1,939 7 $1,803 $2,240 8 $2,012 $2,499 Each additional person $193 $240

Housing Allowances Existing Housing Allowance (last changed Oct 2001) Housing allowance if adjusted to the annual median cost (Dec 2019)21 Chittenden County $450 $634 Outside Chittenden County $400 $589

* based on what clients report they pay for housing.

Current Maximum Grants As mentioned in the “Highlights” section of this report, the Reach Up grant amount changed in August 2019. The chart below shows the maximum grants for families of one to four members. Grants in Chittenden County are higher due to a history of higher shelter costs and a higher housing allowance. All families with out-of-pocket shelter costs in excess of maximum allowances may receive up to $45 more in their grant as a special needs housing allowance.

Family Size Outside Chittenden County Chittenden County 1 $489 $513 2 $581 $606 3 $700 $725 4 $798 $823

21 Based on what participants report paying for housing. These figures are significantly lower than market rent, due to the combination of subsidized housing, “doubling up,” and other arrangements families must make to maintain housing.

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Basic Needs and Housing Allowance

Family Size Existing Basic Needs – 2008 Standards (last changed Aug 2019) Basic needs if adjusted with the annual cost-of-living increase (Dec 2019) 1 $585 $655 2 $771 $958 3 $1,011 $1,256 4 $1,209 $1,502 5 $1,418 $1,762 6 $1,560 $1,939 7 $1,803 $2,240 8 $2,012 $2,499 Each additional person $193 $240

Housing Allowances Existing Housing Allowance (last changed Oct 2001) Housing allowance if adjusted to the annual median cost (Dec 2019)21 Chittenden County $450 $634 Outside Chittenden County $400 $589

* based on what clients report they pay for housing.

Current Maximum Grants As mentioned in the “Highlights” section of this report, the Reach Up grant amount changed in August 2019. The chart below shows the maximum grants for families of one to four members. Grants in Chittenden County are higher due to a history of higher shelter costs and a higher housing allowance. All families with out-of-pocket shelter costs in excess of maximum allowances may receive up to $45 more in their grant as a special needs housing allowance.

Family Size Outside Chittenden County Chittenden County 1 $489 $513 2 $581 $606 3 $700 $725 4 $798 $823

21 Based on what participants report paying for housing. These figures are significantly lower than market rent, due to the combination of subsidized housing, “doubling up,” and other arrangements families must make to maintain housing.