Missing Address

A SNAP application missing the applicant’s address, it is not considered an application.

A SNAP application submitted with no address is not considered an application, even if the applicant is homeless. A physical address is not required to apply for benefits; therefore, a mailing address is sufficient for an application to be considered complete.

If a SNAP application form is received without an address (mailing or physical), attempt contact with individual through phone number, if this information is provided.

Physical addresses are preferred but not required. Staff should update all fields with a participant’s physical address when it is known.

Homeless applicants with no physical address

When “homeless” is entered as the residential address in the eligibility system, a mailing address must be entered in the eligibility system as well.

NOTE: A description of a living arrangement (i.e. down by the bridge, at the corner of 12th and Main Street) is not a mailing or physical address and cannot be entered on the address screens in the eligibility system. Do NOT use any identifying information such as the participants DCN or Social Security Number (SSN).

When a participant does not have a mailing address, encourage the applicant to use the United States Post Office’s General Delivery Services.