1115.035.00 Income Deductions

1115.035.25.40 Homeless Standard Deduction

IM-81 September 21, 2023; IM-129 September 29, 2022; IM-102 October 1, 2021; IM-144 October 1, 2020; IM-139 September 4, 2020; IM-150 November 14, 2003; IM-01 January 15, 1999

If the household is homeless and responsible for any shelter expense, they may be eligible for the Homeless Standard Deduction. When the household is marked homeless, the system will compare the Excess Shelter Cost to the Homeless Standard Deduction to determine which option would be better for the participant.

The Homeless Standard Deduction is $179.66 per month.