MAINTENANCE ALLOTEMENT STANDARD
Based on cost of living increase of 1.7% from previous standard
based on 2020 CPI calculator
Household size Weekly Monthly
1 $14.31 361.96
2 $17.70 $76.64
3 $20.98 $90.84
4 $24.28 $105.13
5 $27,57 $119.38
6 $32.08 $138.91
7 $35.36 $153.11
8 $38.67 $167.44
Add $3.27 per week for each additional household member
UTILITY and OTHER ALLOWANCES
Nashua City Welfare will consider the actual cost of current monthly utility expenses and
payment arrangements with utility companies to the extent the applicant is making
payments. Nashua City Welfare will consider out-of-pocket medical expenses and non-
reimbursed child care expenses. Diaper allowance will be equal to maintenance allowance
for the corresponding number of children. Travel allowance will be calculated at $77.89/mo.
or $18.11/wk. and may be adjusted accordingly to individual case circumstances. Al]
expenses considered when determining Standard of Need shall be done so in accordance
with the current City of Nashua Welfare Department General Assistance Guidelines.
