Rule 18-14-5.7 - BoardersA. Residents of Commercial Boarding Houses: Individuals or groups who reside in a commercial boarding house, regardless of the number of residents, are not eligible for SNAP. Commercial boarding houses are businesses that are licensed to offer meals and lodging for payment with the intent of making a profit.B. All other individuals or groups paying a reasonable compensation for lodging and meals in a noncommercial situation are considered boarders.C. Reasonable Compensation: This exists when the total paid by the boarders is equal to: 1. When boarder pays for more than two meals a day: the maximum benefit for the appropriate boarder household size.2. When boarder pays for two meals or less per day: 2/3 of the maximum benefit for the appropriate boarder household size.D. The household that provides the boarder services may choose to include or exclude a boarder as a member of the household. If excluded, the boarder is not eligible to participate in SNAP.