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.