There are several ways to complete an application. Regardless of which method you choose, it will take about 30 days to process your application. After it has been processed, you will be scheduled for a telephone interview.

Phone interviews are based on the date the application is signed and completed. If you cannot complete the application, you must still provide the household's name, address and a signature to preserve your application file date.

You may apply in the following ways:

• Online: Click here for instructions
• Mail, Fax or in-person: Click here to access the application and print it. Complete, sign and date it. Mail or bring the completed application to:

Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services, First Floor
222 E. Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Or fax the application to : (513) 946-1076.
Forms can be faxed for free from any branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Verification Documents:

Regardless of how you choose to submit your application, you will need to show a copy of some verification documents to complete the process. Including a copy of as many verification documents as possible in the original application will aid the application process. Typically, that means you must show a copy of:

• your Social Security card

• proof of age and citizenship

• proof of any income you receive

• proof of assets, such as a bank account

• proof of housing costs (a recent cancelled rent or mortgage check, or utility bill)

• proof of any child support benefits

• proof of disability, if you claim it

Even if you apply online, it will still be beneficial to fax or mail HCJFS a copy of as many verification documents as possible to aid the application process.