1700.6.3 Homeless Shelter Deduction (HSD)

Official source

The HSD is a standard deduction for homeless households who incur or expect to incur allowable homeless shelter cost . The HSD is n ot determined by actual shelter cost.

Allow the HSD when: All household members are Homeless ; The household incurs or expects to incur monthly shelter, utility expenses or basic living cost ; and The household’s BSD is equal to or less than the current HSD standard.

Note: Homeless household with a PHON panel qualify for the HSD.

Do not allow the HSD when: All household members are not homeless. All household members are homeless but: are receiving free shelter; or do not claim shelter, utility, or basic shelter cost. The BSD provides the household a larger deduction.

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1700.6.3 Homeless Shelter Deduction (HSD)

Official source

The HSD is a standard deduction for homeless households who incur or expect to incur allowable homeless shelter cost . The HSD is n ot determined by actual shelter cost.

Allow the HSD when: All household members are Homeless ; The household incurs or expects to incur monthly shelter, utility expenses or basic living cost ; and The household’s BSD is equal to or less than the current HSD standard.

Note: Homeless household with a PHON panel qualify for the HSD.

Do not allow the HSD when: All household members are not homeless. All household members are homeless but: are receiving free shelter; or do not claim shelter, utility, or basic shelter cost. The BSD provides the household a larger deduction.