What information will I need when I apply?

Your General Assistance budget will be based on the 30-day period following your application. We will also look back to 30 days before you applied, to see what money you received, and how you spent it. Applicants must provide proof of identification for themselves and all household members. You will be asked for your household income, expenses and the number of people in your household. You will be asked to show the GA caseworker proof of your income and your expenses including food, housing costs, heating fuel, electricity, water, sewer, medical expenses, work related expenses, etc. You will be asked to provide social security numbers, birth dates & driver’s licenses.