Utility Allowances

The shelter deduction is computed using one (1) of four (4) utility allowances: SUA, LUA, MUA, or TUA. Utility allowances are not prorated. (7-1-24) 01. Standard Utility Allowance (SUA). (7-1-24) a. The household must have a primary heating or cooling cost to qualify for SUA. The heating or cooling costs must be separate from rent or mortgage payments. (7-1-24) b. Households are limited to one (1) SUA. (7-1-24) 02. Limited Utility Allowance (LUA). The household must be billed for more than one (1) utility that is not for heating or cooling. (7-1-24) 03. Minimum Utility Allowance (MUA). The household must be billed for one (1) utility that is not for heating, cooling, or telephone service. (7-1-24) 04. Telephone Utility Allowance (TUA). The household must be billed for telephone service and have no other verified utility expenses. (7-1-24) 544. -- 546. (RESERVED)