General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

divided by the total number of persons in the GR
household. As indicated above, this amount is
compared to the housing allowance for the
household size and the greater amount is deducted
as income.
GR 44-115.4 – Value of
Utilities
How is the value of utilities determined?
The value of utilities is the amount billed to the
household by the utility company or the amount
charged to the GR household by the landlord. If the
landlord is contacted, the landlord’s name, date of
contact, and total value of the item(s) are recorded
in Case Comments.
• If the individual has utility statements for more
than one month, the amount is averaged to
determine a constant value. The computation is
recorded in Case Comments.
• Utilities included in the rent are not considered
in-kind income.
GR 44-114.5 – Value of
Food
How is the value of food determined?
The value of food is the amount in the GR Basic
Budget Table and, unless documentation exists to
show a higher amount. The amount to be deducted
is recorded in Case Comments.
Refer to GR 44-210 for the Basic Budget Table and
GR 44-224 and GR 44-225 for additional
information on food allowances.
EXAMPLE:
An individual in a single household receives a free
dinner every night from a friend. According to the
Food Allowance chart the monthly amount for food
is $65. Divide the $65 by 3 (three meals per day) to
arrive at a deductible income of $21.33.
Refer to GR 44-224 for the Food Allowance chart.
GR 44-115.6 – In-kind
Housing/Utilities
Exceed the Grant
If the in-kind housing/utilities exceed the grant,
is the individual ineligible?
Yes, if the value of the in-kind housing/utilities