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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 21

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 48 Chapter 21 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

21.7 ADDITIONAL LIEAP SERVICES 21.7.1 Repair or Replacement The purpose of the LIHEAP Repair and Replace Program (RRP) is to aid eligible households in need of the repair or replacement of malfunctioning or non-operable heating and/or cooling systems or have no source of heat. This program is not completed through the West Virginia eligibility system, but the worker will need to make case comments that they gave the client a referral and application to take to the Community Action Agency to process. This program is designed to help low-income people with a household income at or below 60% of the State Median Income. The subrecipient will be responsible for certifying income qualification for the applicant. During the initial point of contact, the applicant will be informed of the income guidelines and the requirement for income verification. Households must also include at least one (1) individual who meets the following criteria: • Child that is age 5 or under, • Individual age 60 or over, • Individual with a diagnosed disability.

The primary heating system must meet at least one of the following criteria to receive services: • Have a non-operable or severely malfunctioning and/or unsafe heating system potentially endangering the household’s health and/or well-being. • Is using portable heating devices such as, but not limited to, electric and kerosene space heaters as a primary source of heat. • Is using unvented gas/propane space heaters as a primary source of heat. • Is using an unsafe fireplace or solid fuel. • Have a fireplace or stove but do not have access to, or the means to purchase solid fuel. • Is using any type of gas fired cooking appliance as a heating source.

21.7.1.A To Apply