1700.6.4 Unoccupied Home

Shelter costs of an unoccupied home may be allowed if the household intends to return to the home and the members are away from the home for: Training; Employment; Illness; or Abandonment because of natural disaster or casualty loss.

Do not allow unoccupied home costs if: The home is being rented out or leased during the absence of the household members; and/or Any current residents are claiming shelter costs for the home for 3SVT or SNAP deductions in any state.

The household is allowed only one utility allowance to cover both residences. Allow the highest applicable utility allowance.