(Revised 10/00 ML #2629)
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Allowable heating-related costs which may be billed directly to LIHEAP include: all types of energy sources (oil, propane, natural gas, electricity, wood, kerosene, coal) used to provide heat to the eligible household's living unit only; and incidental costs, if normally billed to the household, including connection and re-connection charges, delivery charges, propane tank rental and hook-up. LIHEAP does not purchase tanks or pay installment payments for tanks which are on a purchase contract.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments to vendors can be made ONLY for costs of fuel actually purchased by the customer during the customer's period of eligibility that has NOT been paid for by the customer. County social service boards need to take extra care to instruct vendors that LIHEAP will NOT pay for fuel which has previously been paid for by the customer. However, special considerations may apply if the vendor and the customer have agreed upon an even monthly payment plan. (See 415-10-10-15.)
