How to apply for services

Complete an application for benefits.

You can get the application at your local Community Services Office (CSO) ,or you can call and ask that an application be sent to you.

You may complete an on-line application by clicking here. Use the on-line application to:

• Start a new application.
• Report a change.
• Submit an eligibility review.

Do you need to print the application? A printable version of the application is available in English and several other languages.

Turn in your application.

Turning in Part One of your application gets the process started. Once your application is received, we can begin to determine if you qualify for benefits.

Have an interview.

Some programs don't require an interview; others do. At the end of your interview you will be told whether or not additional information, or verification, is needed to make a decision on your case. If more information is needed, we will always request it in writing.

Submit requested information.

You can mail us requested information it to our office. Please do not turn in original documents. If you bring items to our office, you can request a receipt.

When all information is received, we decide if you qualify for services.

We can serve you better if we get all the information re request in a timely manner. Please ask if you need help getting information. If we do not receive all the information, you may not get all the benefits you need. When a decision is made on your case you will get a decision in writing.

The Application for Benefits is available in several languages.

• [English]

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• [Cambodian]
• [Chinese]
• [Korean]
• [Laotian]
• [Russian]
• [Somali]
• [Spanish]
• [Tagalog]
• [Tigrigna]
• [Ukrainian]
• [Vietnamese]