(a) The structure's design must allow for energy conservation retrofits and meet the definition of a Dwelling Unit per §6.2 of this chapter (relating to Definitions).
(b) A Dwelling Unit cannot be served if a single meter is utilized by another Dwelling Unit that is not a part of the application for assistance. In instances where separate structures share a meter and the applicant is otherwise eligible for assistance, Subrecipient must provide services if:
  (1) The members of the separate structures that share a meter submit a separate Household application to include all persons and applicable income for each Dwelling Unit attached to the meter; and
  (2) All Household Dwelling Units served by the meter are determined eligible to receive weatherization benefits.
(c) Subrecipient shall establish a written procedure to serve Households that have a Vulnerable Population Household member, Households with High Energy Burden, and Households with High Energy Consumption. High Energy Burden shall be the highest rated item in sliding scale priority determinations. The Subrecipient must maintain documentation of the use of the criteria.
(d) Subrecipient shall determine applicant income eligibility in compliance with §6.4 of this chapter (relating to Income Determination).
(e) Categorical Eligibility for DOE-WAP benefits exist when at least one person in the Household receives assistance payments under Title IV or XVI of the Social Security Act at any time during the 12-month period preceding the determination of eligibility or resides in a building that receives assistance under specific federal programs as identified in §6.414 of this chapter (relating to Eligibility for Multifamily Dwelling Units and Shelters) or by Contract. Categorical Eligibility for LIHEAP-WAP benefits are the same as those specified for CEAP benefits described in §6.307(b) of this chapter (relating to Subrecipient Requirements for Customer Eligibility Criteria, Provision of Services, and Establishing Priority for Eligible Households).
(f) Social Security numbers are not required for applicants.
(g) U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Qualified Alien. Unqualified Aliens are not eligible to receive WAP benefits. Mixed Status Households shall not be denied WAP assistance based solely on the presence of a non-qualified member, except if the member is the sole member of the Household. In accordance with §1.410(f) of this title (relating to Determination of Alien Status for Program Beneficiaries), relating to Exemptions under PRWORA, Subrecipient must document U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, and Qualified Alien status using the Department approved form. Qualified Alien status must also be verified and documented using SAVE. Assistance shall be determined as follows:
  (1) Count income for all Household members eighteen years of age and older, including Unqualified Aliens; and
  (2) Adjust the Household size for determining eligibility and benefit assistance level to exclude all Unqualified Aliens.
(h) For purposes of determining Categorical Eligibility or Vulnerable Populations (e.g. priority status) the Household is not considered to satisfy the definition of having Categorical Eligibility or Vulnerable Population if the only individual(s) in the Household with Categorical Eligibility or Vulnerable Population status is an Unqualified Alien. For purposes of reporting, all individuals in the Household should be reported.

Source Note: The provisions of this §6.406 adopted to be effective December 2, 2021, 46 TexReg 8012; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8529