Shelter Expenses Example

Shelter Expenses Example

Trent, a community spouse, pays the following verified monthly shelter expenses:

Mortgage

$1,200

Gas for heating

$    85

Electricity

$     35

Phone

$     45

Homeowner’s Insurance (not included in mortgage)

$     50

Real Estate Taxes (not included in mortgage)

$ 200

Lawn Service

$    50

Action:

Allow Trent the following monthly shelter expenses:

Mortgage

Utility Allowance (Trent pays for heating costs)

Home owner’s insurance

Real estate taxes

Do not count the lawn service amount in his total monthly shelter expenses.

Mortgage	$1,200
Gas for heating	$ 85
Electricity	$ 35
Phone	$ 45
Homeowner’s Insurance (not included in mortgage)	$ 50
Real Estate Taxes (not included in mortgage)	$ 200
Lawn Service	$ 50