[PDF] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Documentation

What is a rent letter on a food stamp?

If you are a food stamp recipient and you pay rent, you may be asked to provide a rent letter from your landlord. This letter is simply verification of the amount of rent you pay each month. It is important to get this letter from your landlord as soon as possible, as it can take a few weeks for the food stamp office to process your application.

What do I need to bring to the food stamps office?

Proof of Living Expenses. You need proof of living expenses such as how much you pay for rent and utilities. You must present documents like a copy of your lease or a letter from your landlord, a copy of a recent electric bill and a copy of a recent gas bill. Ask the staff at the food stamps office if you should bring proof of any other expenses.

Can I get food stamps if I don't pay rent?

Although there are a few exclusions, and that you probably will not receive as much benefit as those who do pay for rent, for the most part, you can receive food stamps even if you do not pay for rent. However, there are certain circumstances sometimes where you wonât be able to receive SNAP benefits if you do not pay rent.

What is proof of residency for food stamps?

(In fact, most people still refer to it as Food Stamps.) In order to qualify for SNAP, you need to provide various proofs of your circumstances. One of these proofs is proof of residency. This is because SNAP varies a little from state to state and is, in fact, administered by each state for its residents.