ARSD 67:10:03:14. Treatment of income from roomer

The cash contribution of a roomer is considered income if the contribution is for non-shelter related expenses. If the payment is for shelter expenses, the portion stipulated for shelter is excluded from income if the amount is less than the assistance unit's monthly shelter obligation. The portion of the shelter expense contribution which exceeds the assistance unit's shelter obligation is counted as income to the assistance unit. If the household offers rooms to people as a business, the provisions of § 67:12:03:12 apply. For purposes of this rule, a roomer is an individual who pays a home owner a stipulated sum for a room and generally does not receive meals in addition to the room.