R982-402-1. Opening and Closing Dates for HEAT Program

(1) The HEAT program year begins on the first business day in November. (2) The HEAT program year closes on the last business day in April, or when federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. (a) If federal LIHEAP funds are available, and with the approval of the state HEAT program manager, the HEAT program may be extended after April 30, but no later than September 30. (b) Applications taken on or before the program closing date may be processed after the program closing date. (c) If funds are exhausted before all applications are processed, notice of non-payment will be sent to the remaining applicants whose applications were not processed.