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General Relief (California) is sponsored by California County-funded programs. This county-funded program in California offers temporary financial aid to individuals who do not qualify for other programs, typically available to indigent adults without children and low-income families in urgent need of cash aid.
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General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides cash aid if you are an adult without any income or resources, and children in certain special circumstances who are ineligible for federal or State programs. Closed Captioning (subtitles) in multiple languages, can be enabled by using the CC icon. Select your preferred language using the GEAR icon.
To be eligible for General Relief, you must be a resident of Los Angeles County and meet all the following eligibility requirements: Your monthly net income is lower than the maximum GR grant of $221. The monthly net income for a couple is $375; Your personal property has a combined value of $2,000 or less; Your motor vehicle is valued at $4,500 or less.
If you are homeless and using the vehicle as a residence, the value is $11,500 or less. All other motor vehicles that you own and are not using a residence is valued at $4,500 or less. Only one motor vehicle may be retained.
When applying for aid, your cash on hand or in a bank account is $100 or less, or if a couple/family is $200 or less. After you are approved for aid, your cash on hand or in a bank account is $1,500 or less. Your real property (residence) has an assessed value of $34,000 or less and you agree to sign a lien, allowing the County to recover GR payments received under certain circumstances.
You are ineligible to GR if you: Are in violation of probation or parole. Are fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody/confinement after a felony conviction. More Information and Eligibility Details General Relief Fact Sheet Countywide Benefits Entitlement Services Team (CBEST) General Relief Redesign Project Apply On-Line with BenefitsCal The easiest and quickest way is to apply for General Relief online at BenefitsCal.
Apply by Telephone for CalFresh and Medi-Cal You can apply by phone. Call the Customer Service Center (CSC) (866) 613-3777 to have an application mailed to you. Call (CSC) (866) 613-3777 You can apply In person at any Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) District Office or outreach site.
Find the LA County services and facilities that serve your area How to Apply By Fax or Mail You may print the appropriate forms on page two of the Application for General Relief Packet or you may request a packet from the Customer Services Center at: (866) 613-3777.
Once you have completed the packet, you may submit it by faxing to: (310) 215-8220, or by mailing to: Department of Public Social Services General Relief Application Packet TAYportunity Guaranteed Income Program Closed Captioning (subtitles) in multiple languages, can be enabled by using the CC icon. Select your preferred language using the GEAR icon.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: LA County residents who are adults without income or resources, with net income below $221/month, personal property under $2,000, and do not qualify for other cash aid programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $221/month (individual), $375/month (couple) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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