GENERAL ASSISTANCE | CASS COUNTY OFFICES

5 West 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

Eligibility

Open to Cass County residents who meet income guidelines

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

(712) 243-4424

Voice

(712) 243-6666

Fax

https://www.casscountyia.gov

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Cass County, Iowa

Description

Provides assistance to residents who are needy and poor and in need of immediate assistance and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. Recipients must be at least 18 years of age and meet current income and resource guidelines.

Assistance may be provided for rent, utilities, or indigent burial, to name a few. A voucher system is utilized with direct payment to the vendor, never cash. General Relief is unable to assist with deposits or first month rent payments.

What's Here

General Relief Utility Service Payment Assistance Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Food Vouchers

Providing organization

CASS COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Cass County area.