Section 20-3604. LIHEAP - APPLICANTS

 

3604.1One person dwelling in the applicant household, or a representative authorized pursuant to § 3603.3, may apply for assistance on behalf of the entire household. 

 

3604.2For the purposes of determining eligibility and a benefit amount, a person who lives in the household shall be included in the LIHEAP household.

 

3604.3A person temporarily away from home due to employment, hospitalization, vacation, or a visit shall be considered to be living in the household.

 

3604.4A minor child who is away at school is considered to be living in the household if he or she returns to the home:

 

(a)On a weekend during the school year;

 

(b)During a calendar holiday; or

 

(c)During a school vacation.

 

3604.5 The Department shall determine the makeup of the household pursuant to the definition provided in 42 U.S.C. § 8622.

 

 

authority

District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005, effective February 15, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-51; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-151.01 et seq. (2013 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)); the District of Columbia Office of Energy Act of 1980, effective March 4, 1981 (D.C. Law 3-132; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-171.01 et seq. (2013 Repl.)); the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, approved August 13, 1981 (95 Stat. 893; 42 U.S.C. §§ 8621 et seq.); and Mayor’s Order 2006-61, dated June 14, 2006.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13408 (October 28, 2016).