How To Apply For General Relief

You must apply for General Relief Benefits in person.  Applications are not accepted by mail.  To make an application you must go to the General Relief Office located at:

If you are unable to apply for GR in person due to a disability please contact the Agency at 714-834-8899 and ask to speak to a supervisor.

Application Process

Applicants must complete a GR Application document, GR Statement of Facts Supporting Eligibility documents, a Repayment Agreement and any other forms required by Agency procedures. Additionally, all GR applicants and recipients must be fingerprinted as a condition of eligibility.

As part of the application process, the County will review GR responsibilities and requirements. You will receive a copy of the agreement. All applicants who are denied assistance will be provided a written notice of denial that includes the reason for the denial, the appropriate GR regulation, and appeal rights.

Verifications Required

You will be asked to verify your circumstance in order to establish your eligibility to receive GR benefits. Required verifications include but are not limited to:

• Identification – Photo identification for all adults that apply.
• Social Security Number – A Social Security Number is required prior to the issuance of benefits.  A Social Security card or other acceptable documentation from the Social Security Office is required.
• Verification of Income or money received (including loans and proof of application for any income to which you may qualify such as Unemployment Benefits, SSI/SSP, Veterans Benefits, money from a sponsor, etc.)
• Verification of any property (including automobiles, bank accounts, real property, jewelry, etc.).
• General Relief Work Program (GRWP) Registration – Employable persons
  must provide proof of registration and compliance with the GRWP. 
• Alien Status – Verification of alien status.
• Other – verification shall be requested as identified necessary by the Eligibility Technician or as specified in the GR manual.