Page 1

SNAP 201-1 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Household Composition

Supersedes: SNAP Policy 201-1 10/15/2021 Reference: 7 CFR 273.1; 7 CFR 281.1(c); 7 CFR 273.11 Overview: The eligibility staff member determines the required SNAP filing and assistance unit members based on the criteria in this policy. SNAP HOUSEHOLDS: A number of living situations determine the SNAP household composition. 1. An individual or family living alone or in a: a. housing facility federally subsidized for the elderly; NOTE: The individual does not have to be elderly. The requirement is to be a resident of federally subsidized housing for the elderly. b. chemical dependency treatment center (SNAP 201-7); c. licensed group home that serves no more than 16 residents receiving blind or disability benefits (SNAP 201-6); NOTE: Blind or disability benefits as defined in SNAP 0-4 d. shelter for battered individuals and children (SNAP 201-8); or, e. public or private nonprofit shelter for homeless people. NOTE: Residents of a shelter serving meals for the homeless are not considered residents of an institution as long as the shelter is a nonprofit agency. Eligibility is not dependent on the shelter being approved by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

loading…

Page 1

Official source

SNAP 201-1 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Household Composition

Supersedes: SNAP Policy 201-1 10/15/2021 Reference: 7 CFR 273.1; 7 CFR 281.1(c); 7 CFR 273.11 Overview: The eligibility staff member determines the required SNAP filing and assistance unit members based on the criteria in this policy. SNAP HOUSEHOLDS: A number of living situations determine the SNAP household composition. 1. An individual or family living alone or in a: a. housing facility federally subsidized for the elderly; NOTE: The individual does not have to be elderly. The requirement is to be a resident of federally subsidized housing for the elderly. b. chemical dependency treatment center (SNAP 201-7); c. licensed group home that serves no more than 16 residents receiving blind or disability benefits (SNAP 201-6); NOTE: Blind or disability benefits as defined in SNAP 0-4 d. shelter for battered individuals and children (SNAP 201-8); or, e. public or private nonprofit shelter for homeless people. NOTE: Residents of a shelter serving meals for the homeless are not considered residents of an institution as long as the shelter is a nonprofit agency. Eligibility is not dependent on the shelter being approved by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).