Relocation Benefit

(A) Requirements. A relocation benefit of up to $1000 for securing permanent housing may be provided to: (1) a TAFDC assistance unit or an EAEDC family assistance unit that has been in a temporary emergency shelter for 60 days or more; (2) a TAFDC assistance unit that has been in a domestic violence shelter for 60 days or more; or (3) a teen parent, 18 or 19 years of age, in a teen structured living program for 60 days or more who meets the conditions for living independently as specified in 106 CMR 703.184: TAFDC Teen Parent Living Independently. (B) Available Benefits. The relocation benefit is for expenses directly related to the assistance unit's inability to secure permanent housing. Such expenses include, but are not limited to: advance rent, security deposit, rent arrearage, utility arrearages or deposit, storage, and moving expenses. A signed statement from the landlord or vendor indicating the amount due is required. The relocation benefit must be in the form of vendor payments. The assistance unit may not receive the relocation benefit more than once in a 12-month period.