CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Can funds under the EAPE Program be used to
pay for late rent fees?
Yes. Funds under the EAPE program may be used
to pay for late rent fees (landlords can request this
fee only if the lease or rental agreement contains a
late rent fee provision).
Can funds under the EAPE Program be used to
pay for utility re-connection fees?
No. Funds under the EAPE program cannot be used
to pay for re-connection fees.
What should the EW do when the utility bills are
under a different name?
When the utility bills are under a different name from
the applicant/participant, a PA 853 (out of drawer),
Affidavit, must be completed with an explanation as to
why the bill/s is/are under a different name.
Can the EAPE funds be used to reimburse
applicants/participants for late rent or utilities
already paid for?
No. The EAPE funds cannot be used to reimburse
for late rent/utilities already paid for by the
applicant/participant. All payment amounts must be
verified by the EW prior to authorizing the issuance.
Moving Assistance
Program (MA)
What is the benefit of the Moving Assistance
Program?
Families who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness (already received eviction notice or 3-
day notice to pay or quit not due to lease violations)
may receive funds to assist the family to secure
permanent housing.
If the family is homeless, the family must have
exhausted all other means of assistance including
Homeless Assistance (if eligible) to qualify for MA.
Families who are not homeless or at risk of
homelessness must demonstrate that they are
experiencing a financial hardship that could result in
homelessness if assistance is not provided. Proof of
the financial hardship is required.
Funds cannot be used to reimburse expenses already
paid by the participant except under certain
conditions (i.e., AU had to borrow money to move-in
during the weekend for fear of losing the housing).