New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 150 - LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Part 410 - GENERAL RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS
Section 8.150.410.11 - HOUSING TYPE

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.150.410.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Non-subsidized rent: Non-subsidized rent is defined as an obligation to pay for shelter which is entirely the responsibility of the household incurring the expense.

(1) Separate direct costs: Households paying nonsubsidized rent who incur a separate heating/cooling cost are eligible for LIHEAP.

(2) Utilities included in rent: Households paying non-subsidized rent whose utility costs are included in their rent, even if no such cost is designated, are eligible for LIHEAP.

B. Subsidized rent: Subsidized rent assistance is defined as a payment for shelter, or shelter and utilities, the cost of which has been reduced due to a subsidy from a housing or other assistance program. University housing does not meet this definition and is therefore not considered subsidized housing.

(1) Separate direct costs: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who incur a separate direct cost for heating/ cooling are eligible for LIHEAP benefits;

(2) Subsidized rent/utilities with additional separate utility cost: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who receive a subsidy for utilities but who incur an additional out-of-pocket expense for utilities are eligible for LIHEAP;

(3) Subsidized rent with utilities included: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance whose heating/cooling cost is included in their subsidized rent and do not incur an additional out-of-pocket heating or cooling expense are not eligible for LIHEAP;

(4) Subsidized rent with rental cost: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who pay rent but do not pay utilities are not eligible for LIHEAP; and,

(5) Subsidized rent with no cost: Households receiving subsidized rent assistance who pay no rent and no utilities are not eligible for LIHEAP;

C. Mortgaged or free and clear home: Households who pay a mortgage or own their own home and incur a separate heating/cooling cost are eligible for LIHEAP.

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