· RESIDENCY - Clients must be able to prove they have lived in Lancaster, Wilmer, or Hutchins for 30 days, or be a transient referred by police. For rental assistance they must have lived here for 90 days.
· INCOME – Financial assistance is given only once in a 12 month period. Household income must fall below 150% of the annual Federal Poverty Level. Assistance is occasionally provided for families at 200% of the Poverty Level in approved situations. A Household is determined by the total number of people living in the same structure whether related or unrelated.
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IDENTIFICATION –
Clients must provide a picture ID and Social Security card for
themselves, a Social Security card for all other adults (related or
unrelated) living in the house, and Birth Certificates and Social Security cards
for all children (related or unrelated) living in the house. Those unable
to produce required documentation will not be considered a member of the
household in determining assistance.
TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE ALL CLIENTS MUST PRODUCE:
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Picture I.D.
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Proof of Income (All sources including Food Stamps, Section 8, Child Support)
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Birth Certificates for all children (ages 0-17).
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Social Security Cards for each household member
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Current Utility Bill (Elect., Gas, Water)
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A copy of your lease listing all people living at this address or a copy of your mortgage statement
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
