Acceptable Verification Documentation
A random audit will be conducted to verify free and reduced rates eligibility. Please note that if selected you will need to submit the required documentation in order to qualify for your selection.
Examples of types of acceptable documents are listed below:
HOUSEHOLDS receiving CalFresh, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP), and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) benefits:
Provide documents that show your household's current participation in this program. No other income information is required. Acceptable documents include:
CalFresh/CalWORKs/Kin-GAP/FDPIR certification notice showing eligibility period;
Copy of CalWORKs warrant;
Letter from the CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR office stating you now receive benefits; or
Authorization to Participate (ATP) card with current date, clearly identifying your or your child’s CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR eligibility.
A monthly Benefit Issuance Receipt or an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card is not proof of CalFresh eligibility. If your CalFresh eligibility has ended, you must provide proof of your current income and send the necessary documents listed on this page.
Other Welfare Payments
Benefit letter from the welfare agency stating the amount of the benefit. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS: Provide proof for each category that applies
Earnings/Wages/Salary (provide one)
- 3 Paycheck stubs that show how much and how often income is received
- Letter from employer stating amount of gross wages paid and how often they are paid
- Business or farming papers, such as ledger or tax books
Social Security/Pensions/Retirement (provide one)
- Social security benefit letter
- Statement of benefits received
- Pension award notice
Unemployment Compensation/Disability or Worker's Compensation (provide all)
- Copy of the unemployment/disability/worker's compensation award letter
- Check stub
Child Support/Alimony
Court decree, agreement, or copies of checks received
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All Other Income
If you have other types of income (such as rental income, etc.), provide information or documents that show the amount of income received, how often it is received, and the date received.
For example: Self-Employment Income
Business or farming documents, such as ledger books
Last quarterly tax estimate and last year's tax return
Zero or No Income
If you have no income, submit a brief note explaining how you provide food, clothing, and housing for your household and when you expect an income.
FRL Application
CC Payment Update Form