# Utah Code § 35A-3-106: Residency requirements

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_106

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 35A-3-106
- **Heading:** Residency requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-3 / § 35A-3-106

## Text

(1) An applicant is only eligible for public assistance under this chapter if the applicant is living in Utah voluntarily with the intention of making the state the applicant's place of residence. (2) An applicant is not eligible for public assistance under this chapter if the applicant is living in Utah for a temporary purpose.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 35A-3-101 § 35A-3-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-102 § 35A-3-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-103 § 35A-3-103. Department responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-103.5 § 35A-3-103.5. Employment and the provision of services for the disabled.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-104 § 35A-3-104. Contracts for administration and provision of public assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-105 § 35A-3-105. Determination of eligibility and responsibility -- Information from State Tax Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-106 § 35A-3-106. Residency requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-108 § 35A-3-108. Assignment of support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-109 § 35A-3-109. Assistance provided to guardian or other caretaker -- Periodic review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-110 § 35A-3-110. Third party obligation -- Interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-111 § 35A-3-111. Collection of overpayments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-112 § 35A-3-112. Assistance not assignable -- Exemption from execution, garnishment, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-113 § 35A-3-113. Prohibition of charges or fees for representing applicants or recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-118 § 35A-3-118. Self-reliance training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_118.md)

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