D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-3608

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 20-3608 - LIHEAP - IN-KIND ASSISTANCE BENEFIT

3608.1

No household shall be eligible to receive an in-kind assistance benefit unless the household meets the eligibility criteria in § 3605.

3608.2

Subject to available funding, the Department may provide a regular in-kind assistance benefit, as follows:

(a) The Department shall provide a cooling fan if the applicant:

(1) Has not been disconnected from electric service, but has an inoperable air conditioning unit; and

(2)

(A) Is fifty-five (55) years of age or older;

(B) Has a documented medical condition; or

(C) Has children under age six (6) in the home; and

(3) A cooling fan is available in inventory.

(b) The Department shall provide an Energy Reduction Kit:

(1) If the applicant has not received an Energy Reduction Kit in the five (5) years preceding the date of application; and

(2) An Energy Reduction Kit is available in inventory.

3608.3

Subject to available funding, the Department may provide an emergency in-kind assistance benefit, as follows:

(a) The Department shall provide a portable heater and blanket if the household has been disconnected from gas service but has electric service;

(b) The Department shall provide a portable heater and blanket if the household has five percent (5%) or less of available capacity of home heating oil, but has electric service; and

(c) The Department shall provide a blanket if the household has been disconnected from electric service.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-3608

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13408 (10/28/2016)