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General Assistance Program
Levels of Assistance
Precise standards of assistance are not generally practical due to the following variables:
- The need may be temporary or long term.
- Needs may include one or several of the above categories.
- Need may be partially met by family members.
- Amount needed to meet needs will vary according to community
resources, but the following limitations shall apply:
- Expenditures shall not exceed the following amounts without a Director's Exception:
a. For rent, utilities and food:
| Household | Rent per month | Rent incl. untilities per month | Utilities per month | Food Weekly |
| 1 | $275.00 | $350.00 | $90.00 | $19.00 |
| 2 | $300.00 | $375.00 | $170.00 | $26.00 |
| 3+ | $325.00 | $425.00 | $240.00 | $48.00+ |
b.
- Medical/Dental: $250.00
- Clothing $100.00
- Personal need/incidental: $40.00
2. Clients who have been receiving regular income but have not made regular payments toward rent and/or utilities shall have assistance denied unless special circumstances merit a Director's Exception.
3. Clients who fail to live within their means on a regular basis may be required to receive budget counseling as a condition of assistance. In addition, protective payee status for individuals' categorical assistance may be required if they consistently fail to live within their means and need general assistance on a regular basis.