How much assistance can I get?

The General Assistance Program is regulated by state law, which has set an overall maximum amount of assistance that a household can receive. In addition each municipality’s GA guidelines contain maximum amounts of assistance allowable for each category of assistance including rent, food, electricity, etc. We cannot exceed those established maximums even though household’s expenses for various items may exceed those amounts. To be eligible, you income must fall below the overall maximum level of assistance for a household your size and your income must also be less than the amount you need to pay for basic necessities using city guidelines.