An individual is considered to be a boarder if they satisfy one of the following conditions:
- An individual or groups of individuals residing with others (excluding residents of a commercial boarding house) and paying reasonable compensation for lodging and meals must be considered boarders OR
- An individual or groups of individuals residing with others (excluding residents of a commercial boarding house) and paying less than a reasonable amount for board must not be considered a boarder but must be considered, along with a spouse or children living with him or her, as a member of the household providing the board.
Reasonable Compensation
- For Individuals whose board arrangement is for more than two meals per day, 'reasonable compensation' must be an amount that equals or exceeds the maximum food stamp allotment for the appropriate size of the boarder household OR
- For Individuals whose board arrangement is for two meals or less per day, 'reasonable compensation' must be an amount that equals or exceeds two thirds of the maximum food stamp allotment for the appropriate size of the boarder household.