NEW GUIDELINES! New verification requirements: Tennessee Photo ID, (A case number of one of the following is need): Food Stamp Program SNAP; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families TANF; Supplemental Security Income SSI; Residence in Public Housing; Low Income home Energy Assistance Program. or if you don't have any of these programs you need a TOTAL household income (All persons living in the household income) by a check stub or other proof of income. You must meet or be below the income level scale chart.