Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 18-28- 5.2 - ResidencyAn applicant must be a resident of the State of Mississippi and reside in the CSBG service area at the time the costs were incurred. The applicant must apply for services in the county in which they live. Homeless households may apply for services if they are trying to establish a residence.
A. An applicant must give a street address to include a house/route number and street name, city, state, and zip code.B. CSBG services cannot be provided to temporary residents defined as: 1) Household traveling through the state;2) Household on vacation;3) Household visiting someone; or4) Residents of institutions, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, or boarding homes.C. A household with an address that straddles county lines may provide proof of Homestead Exemption, which verifies the county of residency. Other methods of verifying county residence for an applicant who is not eligible for Homestead Exemption, is Voter Registration I.D. or documentation of the county in which the applicant receives other social services benefits. The subgrantee can also verify by using the internet in determining what county the applicant lives.18 Miss. Code. R. 28- 5.2
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2022