General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

EXAMPLE:
An individual and his brother own property. The
individual paid 10% of the purchase price and his
brother paid 90%. It could be accepted that they do
not have equal rights to possess, control, and use the
property. In this instance, 10% of the value of the
property is considered for property limitations.
• A victim of domestic violence or “battered”
individual who shares title is exempt from this
presumption when:
‣ Title shared is in the home the domestic
violence or “battered” individual left.
‣ The spouse/other titleholder remains in the
home.
GR 42-208 – Real
Property Used as a
Home
GR 42-208.1 – Eligible
to Own Real Property
Can an individual who has real property used as a
home be eligible?
Yes, individuals may be eligible to GR and keep one
piece of real property used as a home, whether
owned by themselves or with others, if the assessed
value is $34,000 or less.
Individuals may retain real property not used as a
home if the assessed value is $34,000 or less,
subject to the lien requirements.
Refer to GR 42-203 and GR 42-209 for details on
liens.
GR 42-208.2 -
Verification
How is ownership and value of real property
located in Los Angeles County verified?
• The most recent tax statement is reviewed.
• If the tax statement is not available, the Property
Services Section is contacted to obtain the
assessed value. The information obtained in the
telephone contact is documented in the Case
Comments Section.
GR 42-208.3 – Property
Services Referral
Is a Property Services referral needed?