3340 Residency

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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
SNAP Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Residency

Effective Date:

September 2020

Chapter:

3300

Policy Number:

3340

Previous Policy Number(s):

MT-57

Updated or Reviewed in MT:

MT-61

Requirements

Assistance unit (AU) members who receive benefits must live or intend to live in Georgia.

Basic Considerations

Georgia Residency

There is no specific durational requirement for residency to participate in the Food Stamp Program. The place of residence need not be a fixed dwelling. The AU may be homeless.

County Residency

An AU may apply for assistance in any county but is encouraged to apply in the county in which he/she may reside. The AU may be certified for benefits in any county within the state. Refer to 3105 Application Processing.

Verification/Documentation

Verify residency prior to certification of initial applications.

Residency may be verified by one of the following sources:

  • Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) interface if the results from the interface verify that the customer has a current and valid Georgia Driver’s License or Identification card

  • mortgage statement or lease

  • rent or utility company receipts

  • school records

  • written statement of responsible reference

  • TANF/SSI and TCOS eligibility

  • any other document proving residency

This list is not all inclusive.

At review accept and document the AU’s statement of residency unless information known to the agency conflicts with the AU’s statement.