3608. LIHEAP - IN-KIND ASSISTANCE BENEFIT

3608 LIHEAP – IN-KIND ASSISTANCE BENEFIT 3608.1 No household shall be eligible to receive an in-kind assistance benefit unless the household meets the eligibility criteria in § 3605. 3608.2 Subject to available funding, the Department may provide a regular in-kind assistance benefit, as follows: (a) The Department shall provide a cooling fan if the applicant: (1) Has not been disconnected from electric service, but has an inoperable air conditioning unit; and (2) (A) Is fifty-five (55) years of age or older; (B) Has a documented medical condition; or (C) Has children under age six (6) in the home; and (3) A cooling fan is available in inventory. (b) The Department shall provide an Energy Reduction Kit: (1) If the applicant has not received an Energy Reduction Kit in the five (5) years preceding the date of application; and (2) An Energy Reduction Kit is available in inventory. 3608.3 Subject to available funding, the Department may provide an emergency in-kind assistance benefit, as follows: (a) The Department shall provide a portable heater and blanket if the household has been disconnected from gas service but has electric service; (b) The Department shall provide a portable heater and blanket if the household has five percent (5%) or less of available capacity of home heating oil, but has electric service; and (c) The Department shall provide a blanket if the household has been disconnected from electric service. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13408 (October 28, 2016). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Environment 20 DCMR § 3608