Housing Supplements

Filed Under: Housing Supplements, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Housing Supplements for TANF Recipients

One strategy states have used for getting additional cash to TANF recipients is to provide extra cash benefits to TANF recipients with high housing costs. Some examples: In Maine, TANF families can receive a housing supplement of up to $300 per month. Families are automatically considered for the supplement upon application or redetermination of their Housing Supplements for TANF Recipients