HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION
A. Determining Household Composition It is possible for more than one SNAP household to live under the same roof, on the same property, or at the same address. 1. A household is a group of individuals who live together and customarily purchase and prepare food together for home consumption. 2. Each household may apply as a separate household if they are not mandatory household members due to their relationships or financial responsibility. A. Individuals experiencing homelessness can be determined as a separate household under this provision. 3. If the client is currently purchasing and preparing with other individuals but upon approval of SNAP benefits intends to purchase and prepare separately, separate household status can be granted.