Table A: FANF Basic Maintenance Needs Allowance and Maximum Standard of Need SR 12-25, 10/12 (FAM-A) |
STANDARD OF NEED
The Standard of Need (SON) is equal to the Basic Maintenance Needs Allowance (BMNA) plus actual shelter costs, if incurred, up to the maximum of $342, the weighted average of the maximum shelter payment allowances, as shown below:
Household Size |
BMNA |
Maximum SON (BMNA + max shelter payment allowance of $342) |
1 |
$1,313 |
$1,655 |
2 |
$2,564 |
$2.906 |
3 |
$3,431 |
$3,773 |
4 |
$4,194 |
$4,536 |
5 |
$4,898 |
$5,240 |
6 |
$5,200 |
$5,542 |
7 |
$5,502 |
$5,844 |
8 |
$5,804 |
$6,146 |
9 |
$6,106 |
$6,448 |
10 |
$6,408 |
$6,750 |
11 |
$6,710 |
$7,052 |
12 |
$7,012 |
$7,354 |
For household sizes over 12, calculate the BMNA by adding $302 for each additional person. To obtain the SON, take the BMNA and add actual shelter costs, if incurred, up to the maximum of $342, the weighted average of the maximum shelter payment allowances.