GENERAL ASSISTANCE | BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFICES
210 5th Avenue Ne, Independence, IA 50644
Eligibility
Must a county resident, meet income guidelines, provide proof of income for everyone in the household, provide proof of payment for the remainder of the bill, assistance provided up to three times a calendar year
Required documents
Call for details
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
Languages
English
Application process
Call or come to the office
Fees
None
Service area
Buchanan County, Iowa
Description
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.
Providing organization
BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFICES
Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.