Computing The Shelter Deduction

The shelter deduction is computed as listed below: (7-1-24) 01. If Household has Elderly or Disabled Member. The Department will deduct the monthly shelter cost exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the household’s income after all other deductions. (7-1-24) 02. If Household has No Elderly or Disabled Member. The Department will deduct the excess of fifty percent (50%) of the household’s income, after all other deductions, up to the maximum limit under Title 7 USC Section 2014. (7-1-24)