2009 USHHS Poverty Guidelines [CSBG][ESGP]

Attention 2009 Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Subrecipients:

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has posted the USHHS poverty guidelines on the Department's website. This information is also available directly from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-services/index.htm

http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/09fedreg.shtml

Please note that the poverty levels indicated are at 100% of poverty. For the ESGP program, persons must be at 100% of the poverty guidelines and for CSBG 200%.   Please ensure that staff responsible for client intake and eligibility is aware of the program requirements.