CAPI: Cash Assistance for Immigrants

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What is CAPI?

CAPI provides a cash benefits for legal non-citizens in financial need who are ineligible for federal Supplement Income (SSI) due to their immigrant status. Blind or disabled non-citizens of any age, or seniors aged 65 and older may be eligible to receive CAPI.

Sonoma County does not administer the CAPI Program, but we can assist you in the application process.

Eligibility for CAPI

You may be eligible for CAPI if you:
Are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled
Are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to immigration status. This means a CAPI applicant must apply for SSI/SSP, or submit other proof of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration
Live in California
Have little or no income, and
Have resources that are valued at less than $2,000 if you are single, or $3,000 if you are married
We do not count the value of the home you live in or your car (if it does not have a market value greater than $4,500). We count all other property and income you have, both in the United States and in other countries.

How to Apply for CAPI

You can submit an application using any of the following methods:

In-Person at 2550 Paulin Dr, Santa Rosa or
Redwood Hwy N, Suite 100, Petaluma
Over the phone with the Economic Assistance Center at (877) 699-6868.
Phone hours are Monday-Friday between 9am – 3:30pm
By Mail: P.O. Box 1539, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
By Fax: (707) 565-2929

Download the application: CAPI application

For more information visit: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/capi