Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.04 - IDAHO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Section 16.03.04.543 - UTILITY ALLOWANCES

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.04.543

Current through August 31, 2023

The shelter deduction is computed using one (1) of four (4) utility allowances: Standard Utility Allowance (SUA). Limited Utility Allowance (LUA), the Minimum Utility Allowance (MUA), or the Telephone Utility Allowance (TUA). Utility allowances are not prorated. (3-17-22)

01. Standard Utility Allowance (SUA). (3-17-22)

a. The household must have a primary heating or cooling cost to qualify for the SUA. The heating or cooling costs must be separate from rent or mortgage payments. (3-17-22)

b. Occupied and unoccupied homes are households with both an occupied home and an unoccupied home, that are limited to one (1) SUA. (3-17-22)

02. Limited Utility Allowance (LUA). The household must be billed for more than one (1) utility that is not for heating or cooling. (3-17-22)

03. Minimum Utility Allowance (MUA). The household must be billed for one (1) utility that is not for heating, cooling, or telephone service. (3-17-22)

04. Telephone Utility Allowance (TUA). The household must be billed for telephone service and have no other verified utility expenses. (3-17-22)

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