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132 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 2: Eligibility groups Eligibility groups Introduction There are five eligibility determination groups (EDGs): household, filing, financial, need and benefit. Household Filing Financial Need Benefit Who is included in each of these groups may affect program eligibility, whose assets are considered, whose non- financial criteria are reviewed and who receives benefits. Household group The household group is usually the people who live together, with or without a dwelling. For a residence to be considered separate, it has to have access to the outside that does not pass through another residence. It also must have a sleeping area, bathroom and kitchen facility. The household group forms the basis for determining who is in the remaining eligibility groups. “Homeless” means lacking a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence and includes living in an emergency shelter; shared housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship; and staying in motels, cars, parks, public places, tents, trailers or other similar settings. For homeless applicants, the household group consists of the individuals who consider themselves living together. ONE uses information entered on the living arrangement screen to determined who is included in the household for each program. SNAP Individuals who live in the same dwelling or share the same living space are considered to be in the same household group. A dwelling is defined as a living space, separate from other dwellings, with access to the outside that does not pass through another dwelling. It must contain a sleeping area, bathroom and kitchen facility. The individuals residing together in a dwelling are considered a household group. A landlord tenant relationship does not create a separate household group.