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CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

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If the participant does not pay the mortgage,<br />

taxes or insurance, but must pay for the<br />

repairs and upkeep, is this considered a “free<br />

housing” situation?<br />

This is a free housing situation and the in-kind<br />

value <strong>of</strong> housing would be deducted from the<br />

grant.<br />

See Income – InKind for LEADER procedures.<br />

If the participant pays only the taxes and<br />

insurance, is this a “free housing situation”?<br />

Insurance and property taxes are considered a<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> owing a house. There is no<br />

deduction <strong>of</strong> the in-kind income for housing.<br />

See Income – InKind for LEADER procedures.<br />

A participant pays a reduced rent to a landlord<br />

in exchange for his/her services as a manager<br />

<strong>of</strong> the apartment building, how is the grant<br />

determined?<br />

There is no deduction from the grant unless the<br />

rent is totally free in return for his/her services as a<br />

manager.<br />

A participant receives free rent in exchange for<br />

managing the apartment building, how is the<br />

grant determined?<br />

The actual value <strong>of</strong> the housing is compared to the<br />

in-kind amount for housing. The lesser <strong>of</strong> the two<br />

values is treated as earned income and the<br />

disregards are deducted.<br />

See Income – InKind for LEADER procedures.<br />

When someone other than the<br />

applicant/participant pays the house payment<br />

or a utility bill, how is the grant determined?<br />

When someone other than the<br />

applicant/participant pays:

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