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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What? How is this welfare abuse OP? It sounds like your cousin is not a dependent, they have minor children, and they have very limited income. What is it that you want? For them to be homeless, too?

You suck, OP. [/quote]

DP. You need to explain your housing situation when you apply for welfare. Free rent (in a $2m house or not) is a form of income/benefits.[/quote]

No. Free housing means you have $0 housing expense. It is not treated as income.
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No. Housing is a different program—Section 8.

Not sure what type of benefits OP’s relative is getting. To get TANF you need to show low income and that you’re a head of household or have a kid. I’m not positive but I’m pretty sure parental support (including free housing) is included in the calculation. [/quote]

It's only included in the calculation if they receive cash money to pay their rent. And then a portion of the rent is considered as an expense. There are many types of housing assistance.

I feel like what's confusing the matter is that they look at INCOME and (some) EXPENSES.

If you don't pay rent, you don't have a housing expense. If Section 8 pays your landlord directly, it's not considered income to you. And the rent it covers isn't considered an expense.

If your mom gives you $300 prler month to cover your bills, that IS income. If she pays the utility companies directly, that is NOT income. [/quote]

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