General Assistance (GA) provides temporary relief for Yolo County residents who have exhausted all other means of support. GA recipients may be required to participate in substance abuse treatment and/or the GA Work Program to assist them in their readiness for work. Employable recipients who are ready to work are limited to three (3) months of GA (in any county) in a twelve (12) month period. Benefits are issued in a combination of cash, EBT and vendor payments.

Effective September 1^st, 2019
Eligibility:
You may be eligible to GA benefits if:

• Your countable income is less than $328 for 1 person or $556for 2 people AND
• Your countable property is less than $1000 AND
• You own one car that is valued at $4650 or less

Distribution of benefits (maximum you can receive):

To Apply:
Visit one of the following Health and Human Services Agency locations:  Applications are accepted between 8:00am-12 noon Monday-Friday

 Days and Hours of Operation: 
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 
Public Transportation: YoloBus stops within 2 blocks.

Access: Ramp, special parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.