Effective July 1, New Housing Support Rate

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

On July 1, 2024, the Housing Support maximum monthly room and board rate will increase to $1,170.

The annual recalculation of the Housing Support, formerly Group Residential Housing (GRH), which covers rent and raw food for eligible participants, will increase by $35 per month. The new rate of $1170 will be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Housing Support is a state-funded program that provides an income supplement to approximately 20,000 monthly recipients to pay for rent and food. The amount of a Housing Support payment is based on a federal and state standard of what an individual would need, at a minimum, to live in the community. All of those supported by the program are at risk of institutional placement or homelessness.  

Room and Board Rate	7/1/2024
	Group
Federal Benefit Rate	943
MSA general income disregard	-20
MSA general income supplement	81
Food Support (SNAP) equivalent	291
Personal Needs Allowance	-125
Room and Board Rate	1170