Where a recipient of relocation benefits payments under federal or state law is also a general assistance recipient under Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and two or more rent schedules apply to the recipient, the highest shall prevail and any excess amount over lower rent schedule shall not be counted as income or resources for general assistance purposes under Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.