PSC - Poverty Level Guidelines

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Poverty Level Guidelines Annual Income Figures
2009

This information is used by electric and gas utilities as one measurement of a customer’s eligibility for low-income programs and assistance. It is also used by electric, gas, and water utilities to determine the level of income that corresponds to the Public Service Commission Administrative Code requirements for requesting deposits from residential customers, and by electric and gas utilities for determining the level of household income that corresponds to the condition set forth in the Administrative Code for disconnection of service during cold weather.

			Deposit Income Guidelines	Winter Shut-off Income Guidelines
Number in Household	100% of Poverty	150% of Poverty	200% of Poverty	250% of Poverty
1	$10,830	$16,245	$21,660	$27,075
2	$14,570	$21,855	$29,140	$36,425
3	$18,310	$27,465	$36,620	$45,775
4	$22,050	$33,075	$44,100	$53,125
5	$25,790	$38,685	$51,580	$64,475
6	$29,530	$44,295	$59,060	$73,825
7	$33,270	$49,905	$66,540	$83,175
8	$37,010	$55,515	$74,020	$92,525
	For each additional household member, add $3,740 per year	For each additional household member, add $5,610 per year	For each additional household member, add $7,480 per year	For each additional household member, add $9,350 per year
	Income figures are based on information published in the Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 14, pp. 4199-4201, January 23, 2009.

Many answers to questions regarding this topic can also be found on the State of Wisconsin's Energy Services web site.

For further information, please contact Diane Mandell at (608) 261-9419 (e-mail: diane.mandell@psc.state.wi.us).