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169 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 3: Individual information is questionable, ODHS|OHA can address this with the participant and add a case note. When an individual maintains their Oregon residency, ODHS|OHA will still review whether the individual is considered part of the household group. SNAP There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident. The SNAP program does not require intent to remain in Oregon to establish residency. TANF There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident. However, the individual must intend to remain in Oregon. Exceptions can be made for the following situations: • An individual is considered a resident if the individual entered Oregon with a job commitment, or • An individual is looking for work and is not receiving benefits from another state. ERDC There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident. However, the individual must intend to remain in Oregon. REF There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident. However, the individual must intend to remain in Oregon. Exceptions can be made for the following situations: • An individual is considered a resident if the individual entered Oregon with a job commitment, or • The individual is looking for work and is not receiving benefits from another state. MSP There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident. However, the individual must intend to remain in Oregon.

People are considered a resident if they have entered Oregon with a job commitment or are looking for work, as long as they are not receiving benefits from another state.

Residency does not require a permanent dwelling or a fixed mailing address. Incapable of stating intent to reside

A person is considered incapable of stating intent to reside if any of the following is true: • The person’s IQ is 49 or less. • The person has a mental age of 7 or less as determined by tests used to establish IQ. • The person is judged legally incompetent by a court of law. • Other acceptable medical documentation supports a finding that the person is not capable of indicating intent. Acceptable sources are a physician, a psychiatrist or a psychologist. OSIPM There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident. However, the individual must intend to remain in Oregon.

People are considered a resident if they have entered Oregon with a job commitment or are looking for work as long as they are not receiving benefits from another state.

Residency does not require a permanent dwelling or a fixed mailing address.

SSI-eligible people who attend school out of state continue to meet residency requirements and can