Residence

Section 121 Section 121.21  Residence a)         Only those persons who are legally admitted to the United States can be found to be residents of the State of Illinois. b)         Applicants must live in the county/district in which they are applying.  Intent to remain permanently and duration of residence are not eligibility requirements. c)         During the certification period, eligible households that move between Illinois counties do not have to reapply for benefits in their new county of residence.