residency

Residency refers to the official status of living in a particular place, often for legal, tax, or professional purposes. It determines where you are considered a local resident and can influence eligibility for services, voting rights, and obligations like taxes. Residency is typically established through factors such as where you live most of the time, where you work, or where you intend to stay long-term. Legal criteria can vary by jurisdiction, but generally, establishing residency involves physical presence and intent to make that location your permanent or primary home.