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Check CalFresh work requirements in California

Review ABAWD rules, exemptions and date-specific county waivers.

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In California, 58 county departments publish 58 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover eligibility (116), availability notices (14) and deadlines (1).

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  • Choose your county to find its benefits office and local programme information.
  • CalFresh helps with food; CalWORKs provides cash assistance to eligible families. The eligibility rules differ.
  • Check the dates on income tables and county work-rule waivers. Your notice gives your case-specific reporting and renewal deadlines.

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Showing 58 guides as a short list. Choose your county or type a city above to see each guide’s instructions, conditions and sources here.

County government · Colusa

Social Services

Social services

CalFresh work rules, exemptions and county waivers (opens in a new tab)
County ABAWD waiver — through October 31, 2026

Colusa County has an ABAWD time-limit waiver from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Other eligibility rules still apply.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026

Colusa County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

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County government · Imperial

Social Services

Social services

CalFresh work rules, exemptions and county waivers (opens in a new tab)
County ABAWD waiver — through October 31, 2026

Imperial County has an ABAWD time-limit waiver from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Other eligibility rules still apply.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026

Imperial County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

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County government · Merced

Social Services

Social services

CalFresh work rules, exemptions and county waivers (opens in a new tab)
County ABAWD waiver — through October 31, 2026

Merced County has an ABAWD time-limit waiver from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Other eligibility rules still apply.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026

Merced County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

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County government · Monterey

Social Services

Social services

CalFresh work rules, exemptions and county waivers (opens in a new tab)
County ABAWD waiver — through October 31, 2026

Monterey County has an ABAWD time-limit waiver from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Other eligibility rules still apply.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026

Monterey County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

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County government · Plumas

Social Services

Social services

CalFresh work rules, exemptions and county waivers (opens in a new tab)
County ABAWD waiver — through October 31, 2026

Plumas County has an ABAWD time-limit waiver from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Other eligibility rules still apply.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026

Plumas County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

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County government · Tulare

Social Services

Social services

CalFresh work rules, exemptions and county waivers (opens in a new tab)
County ABAWD waiver — through October 31, 2026

Tulare County has an ABAWD time-limit waiver from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Other eligibility rules still apply.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026

Tulare County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Full guide, contact details & sources →