703.11 Applying Recipient Resources SR 97-34, 09/97 (FAM-A)

Apply the assistance group’s personal property resources to meet emergency needs before authorizing EA permanent housing payments. Authorize EA funds to meet needs not covered by the individual’s resources, but do not authorize more than the maximum amounts.

Personal property resources are liquid assets, including bank accounts, accessible trust funds, stocks and bonds, certificates of deposits, and cash. Standard TANF resource exemptions apply, with the following exceptions.

Exceptions:

• Count all income tax refunds (federal, state, and local).

• Count resources that result from an accumulation of types of income that are excluded by federal regulations.

Example

Count any resources resulting from an accumulation of funds originated from federal fuel assistance grants, earned income tax credit, senior citizen community service income, or other income normally exempt under TANF policy.

See alphabetical listings in Part 409, Common Types of Resources.