General Relief Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the General Relief Program individuals must meet the following requirements:

• Be a San Diego County resident for at least 15 days and intend to reside in San Diego County
• Have a valid ID, such as CA DMV license/ID card
• Have a Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of application for SSN
• Be age 18 through 64, with some rare exceptions
• Be a U.S. Citizen or lawfully admitted to permanent residence in the United States
• Have income less than $598 (for a single person) or $819 (for a married couple)
• Property limits cannot exceed
  • $1,500 total;
  • $50 liquid assets;
    
  • up to $4,650 vehicle value is exempt;
  • 1 burial arrangement per person;
  • no real property allowed