GENERAL ASSISTANCE | EAST CENTRAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION
Provides short-term monetary help to Dubuque County very low income residents in financial crisis.
Persons interested in rent or utility assistance should first contact ECIA (East Central intergovernmental Association) at 1-833-587-8322 before completing a General Assistance application. ECIA is the Coordinated Entry agency in Dubuque County for persons in need of rent or utility assistance, and will assist in directing persons to assistance resources.
Applications for Dubuque County General Assistance rent or utility assistance program must come through a referral from Coordinated Entry partner agencies.
Persons interested in burial assistance should contact the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs office at (563) 589-7840.
Physical Address
7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA 52002
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;
Application process
Must have been referred by a Coordinated Entry partner agency
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Open to low income individuals in need
Languages
English
Service area
Dubuque County, Iowa
Agency info
EAST CENTRAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION
Provides services and programs for community and economic development.