New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 90 - WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM
Subchapter 2 - NON-FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Section 10:90-2.12 - County/municipal residence for identification
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Residence in a county or municipality is not an eligibility requirement. A county or municipality of residence is necessary to identify which county/municipal agency is legally responsible for receipt, registration and processing an application and for issuance of payment, but shall not preclude or limit the opportunity for any person residing in New Jersey to apply for and receive assistance without delay.
(b) Wherever a family is living shall be considered that family's county or municipal residence. When a recipient family, or any member thereof, goes to another county, municipality or state for the purpose of a temporary visit, that county, municipality or state shall not become their residence unless it is a permanent transfer and provisions at 10:90-2.13 apply.
(c) A permanent residence is not an eligibility requirement. If an applicant expresses an intent to reside in the county or municipality, by providing verification of residence or by affirmatively stating his or her intent to reside in the jurisdiction, for purposes of WFNJ eligibility, the applicant shall be deemed to be a resident of such county and/or municipality.
(d) A public or private institution of custodial, curative or penal character shall not be considered an individual's customary residence, including those situations listed below: