The application processing fee may be waived for applicants who are:
Unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household
Eligible for Medicaid
A Volunteer member of the Suffolk County Emergency Response Team (CERT) and a Suffolk County Resident
Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payments
An Officer or Member of the Suffolk County Auxiliary Police
Certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a state or local social service agency
A Veteran released from active military duty and a Suffolk County Resident
Receiving Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance OR Safety Net Assistance)
A Member in Good Standing of a Local Fire District or Ambulance Company and a Suffolk County Resident
All claims for the application fee waiver are subject to verification.