CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

3. PA 956, Housing/Utility Verification Form; or
4. PA 853, Affidavit.
Are EWs required to verify property ownership
information?
Yes. Upon receipt of a rental agreement, verbal
statement from the landlord or PA 853, the EW must
contact the Property Services Hotline at (626) 312-
6344 or by fax at (626) 569-1948 to verify the
accuracy and the consistency of the property
ownership information.
Information needed by Property Services to complete
an inquiry is as follows:
1. Case Name;
2. Property Owner’s Name; and
3. Address of the Property (including unit/apartment
# and city).
NOTE: If the documentation does not contain
the property owner’s name, after
obtaining the participant’s written
consent, the worker is to contact the
landlord and obtain the owner’s name.
Is there a maximum that can be issued for the
rental of a truck under the MA payment?
There is not a maximum amount that can be issued
for the rental of a truck under the MA program.
However, the rental of a truck is limited to travel
from/to surrounding counties and the amount is to be
evaluated on a case by case basis.
EAPE/MA General
Questions
How can applicants/participants apply for the
EAPE and MA Programs?
All applications must be made in person at a
CalWORKs district office by completing the PA 2124,
Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE)
and Moving Assistance (MA) Application.
NOTE:
Applicants/participants must not be verbally
denied. When an applicant/participant calls
requesting EAPE or MA benefits, the EW
must instruct the caller to come into the