Section 11. Housing Type

A. Non-subsidized rent: Non-subsidized rent is defined as an obligation to pay for shelter which is entirely the responsibility of the household incurring the expense. (1) Separate direct costs: Households paying non-subsidized rent who incur a separate heating/cooling cost are eligible for LIHEAP. (2) Utilities included in rent: Households paying non-subsidized rent whose utility costs are included in their rent, even if no such cost is designated, are eligible for LIHEAP. B. Subsidized rent: Subsidized rent assistance is defined as a payment for shelter, or shelter and utilities, the cost of which has been reduced due to a subsidy from a housing or other assistance program. University housing does not meet this definition and is therefore not considered subsidized housing. (1) Separate direct costs: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who incur a separate direct cost for heating/cooling are eligible for LIHEAP benefits; (2) Subsidized rent/utilities with additional separate utility cost: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who receive a subsidy for utilities but who incur an additional out-of-pocket expense for utilities are eligible for LIHEAP; (3) Subsidized rent with utilities included: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance whose heating/cooling cost is included in their subsidized rent and do not incur an additional out-of-pocket heating or cooling expense are not eligible for LIHEAP; (4) Subsidized rent with rental cost: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who pay rent but do not pay utilities are not eligible for LIHEAP; and, (5) Subsidized rent with no cost: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who pay no rent and no utilities are not eligible for LIHEAP; C. Mortgaged or free and clear home: Households who pay a mortgage or own their own home and incur a separate heating/cooling cost are eligible for LIHEAP.