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Vermont Department for Children and Families Seasonal Fuel Assistance Rules Economic Services Division 2903 Seasonal Fuel Eligible Households

2903 Seasonal Fuel Eligible Households (06/22/2024, 23-18)

a. Households may be eligible for fuel assistance benefits if they meet all the following criteria:

1. All the members of a household must be Vermont residents at the time of application for fuel assistance;

i. A person remains a resident until the person moves outside the State of Vermont with the intent to permanently reside elsewhere.

2. A household member must be a citizen or national of the United States or a qualified immigrant under rule 2907;

3. The total gross income of all fuel household members must not exceed 185% of the federal poverty guidelines based on household size;

i. Total fuel household gross income is based on the combined countable income of all persons residing in the fuel household, regardless of immigration status; and

4. The head of household must spend at least 150 non-consecutive nights in their living unit between November 1 and April 30.

b. Any person who resides in the living unit is included in the fuel household, unless they may be excluded as one of the following:

1. A roomer or boarder;

2. A caretaker or companion;

3. A medically necessary caregiver;

4. An individual in foster care; or

5. An individual in residential home care.

c. The following people may not be excluded from the fuel household if that person resides in the living unit and is otherwise eligible for benefits: