residency requirements

Where you live matters

Residency requirements are rules mandating that a person live in a particular place for a specified time before becoming eligible for something.

Voters must meet residency requirements to register in a district.

Students pay higher tuition until they satisfy state residency requirements.

The job posting listed a residency requirement for city employees.

Such requirements prevent forum shopping and ensure local commitment.

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