General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

• Adults
Adult individuals are entitled to own property
within the GR property limitations.
EXAMPLE:
When an adult brother and sister live together,
each is entitled to both the real and personal
property limitations separately according to the
standards in this chapter.
• Families
Spouses, including common-law relationships
recognized by other states, their minor children,
and 18 year olds attending high school or trade
school, are entitled to own property within the GR
property limits for families as spelled out in this
chapter. Spouses without minor children are also
to be treated as family.
GR 42-202
Transfer of Property
GR 42-202.1 –
Definition
GR 42-202.2 – Transfer
What is the transfer of property?
A transfer of property is defined as property sold or
given away, in whole or in part.
If an individual transfers property, how is the case
affected?
It is presumed that a voluntary transfer of real or
personal property made within two years prior to
application for GR was made for the purpose of
qualifying for GR. It is also presumed that a voluntary
transfer of real or personal property made while
receiving GR was made for the purpose of avoiding
repayment of aid. However, the individual is provided
an opportunity to rebut such a presumption.
• When the total value of the transferred property,
plus the total value of other real/personal property
owned at the time of the transfer or subsequently,
is less than limits in this chapter, the transfer is
not presumed to have been made for the purpose
of qualifying for GR or to avoid repayment of aid.
EXAMPLE: