BOARDER INCOME (AAM)

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Payments that are for both lodging and meals made by an individual living in the assistance group’s home.

Treatment: Unearned Income

Treat boarder income as unearned income even if it is the result of a bona fide business or an informal arrangement.

Manually reduce boarder income by the greater of:

• Maximum monthly food stamp coupon allotment for the number of boarders, or

• Actual expenses if claimed and verified.

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