Standard of Basic Needs Definition
The standard of basic need includes an amount for all of the following:
●Food
●Rent or mortgage payment
●Utilities
●Household supplies (bedding, towels, laundry, cleaning and paper supplies, etc.)
●Clothing
●Transportation (public transportation for personal use only. This does not include transportation to and from work or school.)
●Personal care items (supply items only such as soap, toothpaste, shaving cream, etc.)