46-241.05. Method of payment

A. The department or its agent shall provide short-term crisis services to alleviate or prevent homelessness through payments to either of the following:

1. Emergency shelters.

2. Subsidize delinquent rent or mortgage payments.

B. The department or its agent shall provide short-term crisis services to alleviate the loss of heating and cooling through payments to:

1. Utility companies for utility bill assistance.

2. Local vendors for the repair and replacement of utilities and appliances.

C. The department or its agent shall administer short-term crisis services by providing vouchers to vendors on behalf of a person.