How long will it take to get the first CalWORKs check?
If you are eligible for cash aid and provide all the facts asked for, your check should be mailed to you within 45 days from the date you applied. • What is the property limit in the CalWORKs Program? For applicants and recipients, there is a $3,000 property limit if the assistance unit has at least one member who is 60 years of age or older, and $2,000 for all other assistance units, with one vehicle being excluded if not over the vehicle exclusion limit of $4,650. Also, recipients can save up to $5,000 in restricted accounts to buy a home, start a business, or pay for college or vocational training for any member of the assistance unit.
