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Head-of-Household City

801A data field “Head-of-Household City” indicates the formal name of the city or town where the Head-of-Household resides.

Where to Find It

On the Early Education Division (EED) 9600, it is on Page 1 in the “Parent/Guardian A: Contact Information” Section as “City”.

Rules and Guidelines

This information is required.

Please spell the city name out entirely; do not use abbreviations

Example: Use ‘Los Angeles’ not ‘LA’

Error Messages and Solutions

  • The Head-of-Household City field is required and cannot be left blank.
    • Problem: The Head-of-Household City field is blank. This field must have information.
    • Solution: Enter a city in the Head-of-Household City field.
  • The 'Head-of-Household City' provided does not exist in the 'Head-of-Household State' provided (WI156).
    • Problem: The ‘Head-of-Household City’ does not exist in the ‘Head-of-Household State’ that was provided. Either the city or state needs to be updated.
    • Solution: Ensure the city exists in the state provided.
  • The Head-of-Household City field cannot be more than 100 characters.
    • Problem: The Head-of-Household Address 2 field has more than 100 characters entered.
    • Solution: Confirm that the information inputted into the following information fields is entered correctly.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 05, 2025
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