(Updated 6/1/2025 ML #3914)
Establishing the LIHEAP benefit level for unsubsidized renters whose heating costs are included as an undesignated part of their rent will be similar to the procedures for establishing a LIHEAP benefit level for any other eligible LIHEAP applicant, with ONE EXCEPTIONS:
- Renter benefits for heating or electric utility will come from applying the applicable SMI group to the respective data base below.
| Renter Heating Benefit table | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMI | Fuel Oil | Propane | Electricity | Natural Gas and Other |
| 0-10 | $183 | $146 | $125 | $58 |
| 11-20 | $183 | $146 | $125 | $58 |
| 21-30 | $174 | $139 | $119 | $55 |
| 31-40 | $156 | $124 | $106 | $50 |
| 41-50 | $119 | $95 | $81 | $38 |
| 51-60 | $83 | $66 | $56 | $26 |
| The values on this table will be adjusted on a FY basis as determined by Federal Income Guidelines. | ||||
| Renter Heating Yearly Cap | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Yearly Cap |
| Fuel Oil | $2,200 |
| Propane | $1,750 |
| Electricity | $1,500 |
| Natural Gas and Other | $700 |
| The values on this table are subject to change depending on funding availability. | |
| Renter Electric Utility Benefit Table | |
|---|---|
| SMI | Electric |
| 0-10 | $125 |
| 11-20 | $125 |
| 21-30 | $119 |
| 31-40 | $106 |
| 41-50 | $81 |
| 51-60 | $56 |
| The values on this table will be adjusted on a FY basis as determined by Federal Income Guidelines. | |
| Renter Electric Utility Yearly Cap |
|---|
| Amount |
| $1,500 |
| The values on this table are subject to change depending on funding availability |