What if I disagree with the General Assistance decision?

If you disagree with the decision, applicants should discuss the matter with the Administrator. All applicants have the right to request a Fair Hearing which would provide the applicant with a Board not involved in the decision to decide whether you are eligible for assistance. If you would like to request a Fair Hearing, you must make the request in writing within five working days of the decision.


This program is administered in accordance with the standard of eligibility as provided in 22 M.R.SA., Chapter 1161.

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1. How can I apply for General Assistance?
2. What should I bring to my interview?
3. What do I need to do to qualify for General Assistance?
4. What can General Assistance assist with?
5. Can the City help me to secure housing?
6. What is Workfare?
7. What do I need to do to be eligible for future assistance?
8. What would cause me to be ineligible or disqualified from the program?
9. How often may I apply for General Assistance?
10. What if I disagree with the General Assistance decision?
11. What are basic needs versus not basic needs (not all inclusive)?