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The purpose of this directive is to address situations of multiple applications for temporary housing assistance. While previous directives have advised local social services districts regarding the provision of temporary housing assistance, it is the purpose of this release to specifically address situations of multiple applications for temporary housing assistance within a 90 day time period. The directive will clarify circumstances when the local social services districts may decline to provide shelter pending the social services district’s determination of a re-application for temporary housing assistance. As with other administrative directives issued by this office, this directive sets forth procedures concerning a public assistance benefit that local social services districts must follow. To the extent that any local procedure, practice or law provides for the treatment of re-applicants differently than provided for in this directive, such local law is hereby preempted. This directive is also intended to underscore that individuals are primarily responsible for finding their own housing and that government provided temporary housing assistance is a last resort.
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