703.01 Purpose SR 01-09, 06/01 (FAM-A)

The Emergency Assistance (EA) program provides assistance in the form of payments for permanent housing.

EA payments for permanent housing allow TANF eligible individuals to obtain or retain safe and healthy housing, limited to rent, mortgage and utility arrearages, rent and utility deposits, and fuel deliveries.

*Funds for EA permanent housing payments are capped. Applications for payments received after funds are depleted must be denied.

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