Section 20-3607. LIHEAP - PROGRAM BENEFIT CALCULATION AND PAYMENT

 

3607.1The Department may allocate funds by giving a priority to, or setting a higher benefit level for, a projected category of household applicant with higher home energy costs or needs in relation to household income.

 

3607.2The Department may consider the following factors to develop eligibility and benefit level criteria in the benefit matrix, so if all other factors are equal, a larger household with a lower income receives the highest benefit for heating and cooling assistance:

 

(a)Household size;

 

(b)Fuel type;

 

(c)Dwelling type;

 

(d)Household income; and

 

(e) Whether the household has exceeded the energy service account credit threshold defined in § 3605.5.

 

3607.3The Department shall publish in the D.C. Register for notice and comment:

 

(a) Benefit levels, including the formula or matrix that displays benefit amounts; and

 

(b) Each change to the matrix or formula.

 

3607.4An applicant found eligible for a Program benefit shall also be considered eligible for in-kind assistance addressed in § 3608.

 

 

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).