3302.1 An individual shall be a resident of the District and document such residency as a condition of Alliance program eligibility.

3302.2 In verifying an applicant's residency, the Department shall require at least two (2) forms of proof that reasonably attests to District residency as identified in §§ 3302.3 and 3302.4 below.

3302.3 Acceptable forms of verification of residency (either copies or originals) shall be limited to the following items in the name of the applicant:

1. (a) An active lease, rental receipt, or rental agreement for real property located in the District of Columbia;
2. (b) A deed, settlement agreement, or mortgage statement for real property located in the District of Columbia;
3. (c) A telephone or utility bill (water, gas, electric, oil, cable, or landline telephone) issued within the last sixty (60) days for real property located in the District of Columbia;
4. (d) A non-expired, valid motor vehicle operator's permit (or a non-driver identification card) that is issued by the District's Department of Motor Vehicles;
5. (e) A pay stub or earning statement issued within the previous thirty (30) days with the individual's name and District of Columbia address;
6. (f) A property tax bill issued within the last sixty (60) days for real property located in the District of Columbia; and
7. (g) Proof of enrollment in a District of Columbia public school.

3302.4 The Department may consider exceptions to the residency verification requirement established by §§ 3302.2 and 3302.3 for exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances shall include:

1. (a) Homelessness;
2. (b) Domestic violence;
3. (c) Instances where a noncustodial parent refuses to release documentation germane to verification of residency; and

(d) Other exceptional circumstances as may be identified and approved on a case-by case basis by the Department.

3302.5 The Department shall conduct periodic electronic data matches to update or confirm District residency between annual renewal periods.

3302.6 If the data checks identify residency outside of the District, the Department shall notify individuals of the discrepancy by written notice to the address provided by the beneficiary to the Department, and the individual shall return documentation to the Department to resolve the discrepancy within fifteen (15) calendar days.

3302.7 If the individual is unable to resolve a discrepancy, the Department shall initiate termination of the individual's Alliance eligibility, consistent with the requirements set forth under section 3308.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 9140 (October 5, 2001); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 004550 (May 6, 2022); as amended by the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025, effective December 6, 2025 (D.C. Law 26-55; 72 DCR 009825 (September 12, 2025).