State Renters Tax Credit - what is considered "net household income"?

[tax_consumer]

I just finished my Federal return and am starting my Missouri return. The program immediately asks me if I want to apply for a property tax credit.  One of the requirements to qualify for Missouri state renters tax credit is this:  "Net household income is not more than $27,200 if you rented or did not own and occupy the residence all year."  

QUESTION: Is "net household income" the dollar amount shown on my return BEFORE I take any deductions and apply any other credits?  Or is net household income the income amount after any deductions/credits have been applied?

I ask because, looking at my Federal return, my income before any deductions or credits is over $27,200. But after the standard deduction, etc. is applied, my taxable income is under $27,200.  I'm wondering if this means I do or don't qualify for Missouri's property tax credit.

If anyone could clarify this, I would really appreciate it.  I don't want to bother filling out a property tax credit form if it turns out I don't qualify.   Thanks in advance.

[KrisD15 · Accepted solution]

BEFORE if you are single 

However, it might or might not show on your return at all. 

For the credit, household income includes:

• Social security and railroad retirement;
• Veteran payments and benefits unless the claimant or spouse is a 100 percent disabled as a result of military service;
• All other public and private pensions and annuities;
• Public relief, public assistance, and unemployment benefits received;
• SSI, TANF and/or child support payments received;
• Non-business losses;
• Wages, dividends, and interest;
• Rental income.

For yourself, if single and added to anyone else "in your household" such as your spouse or kids. 

MO property tax/renters credit 

[tax_consumer]

Ah, okay, thanks for clarifying, @KrisD15.