Filing An Application

The AFA must contain the applicant’s name, address, signature, and application date. A household can file for Food Stamps by turning in page one of the AFA to the Food Stamp office. This protects the application date. If the household is eligible, Food Stamps for the first month will be prorated from the application date. The AFA can be submitted at the field office by the household or authorized representative. The AFA can be submitted by mail, fax, or email. (7-1-24) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.04 Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Food Stamp Program Section 106 Page 16 104. -- 105. (RESERVED) 106. DETERMINATION OF WHEN A NEW APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE (AFA) IS REQUIRED. The Department must follow the procedure outlined in 7 CFR 273.2(g) and (h) in determining when a food stamp household is required to fill out a new AFA. (7-1-24) 107. -- 112. (RESERVED)