2 HEATING ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 2.1 Designate the income eligibility threshold used for the heating component: Add Household size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes State Median Income 60.00% 2.2 Do you have additional eligibility requirements for Heating Assistance? Yes No 2.3 Check the appropriate boxes below and describe the policies for each. Do you require an Assets test? Yes No If yes, describe: Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for: Renters? Yes No If yes, describe: Renters Living in subsidized housing? Yes No If yes, describe: Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No If yes, describe: Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults (60 years or older)? Yes No If yes, describe: Households with adults aged 60 or older, who were eligible in the preceding season, shall be afforded the opportunity to submit applications in advance. This provision ensures that such households may receive benefits as priority applicants, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Individuals with a disability? Yes No If yes, describe: Households with an individual who is disabled, who were eligible in the preceding season, shall be afforded the opportunity to submit applications in advance. This provision ensures that such households may receive benefits as priority applicants, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Young children? Yes No If yes, describe: Households with a child aged five or under, who were eligible in the preceding season, shall be afforded the opportunity to submit applications in advance. This provision ensures that such households may receive benefits as priority applicants, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Households with high energy burdens? Yes No If yes, describe: Households with a high energy burden, who were eligible in the preceding season, shall be afforded the opportunity to submit applications in advance. This provision ensures that such households may receive benefits as priority applicants, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Other? Unregulated Fuel Types Yes No If yes, describe: Invoices for unregulated fuel types are eligible for payment beginning October 1, 2025. Explanations of policies for each "yes" checked above: Clients classified as a priority by federal law will be notified in early September that the portal is open for applications. This practice allows the priority clients the opportunity to apply prior to accepting regular seasonal applications. The portal will open to all potential applicants on October 1. Priority clients are: Households with a member who is age 60 or older; • Households with a member who is disabled; • Households with a child who is age 5 or younger; and • Households with high energy burden • Determination of Benefits 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 2.4 Describe how you prioritize the provision of heating assistance to vulnerable populations, e.g., benefit amounts, early application periods, etc. For the 2025-2026 heating season, the application will open to priority households on September 2, 2025. This allows for ease in application and more timlely approval. 2.5 Check the variables you use to determine your benefit levels. (Check all that apply): Income Family (household) size Home energy cost or need: Fuel type Climate/region Individual bill Dwelling type Energy burden (% of income spent on home energy) Energy need Other - Describe: Benefit Levels, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 2.6 Describe estimated benefit levels for the fiscal year for which this plan applies. Please note: the maximum and minimum benefits must be shown in the payment matrix. Minimum Benefit $48 Maximum Benefit $1,901 2.7 Do you provide in-kind (e.g., blankets, space heaters) and/or other forms of benefits?2 Yes No If yes, describe. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.