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;

Voice

(563) 589-7840

Main | Veteran's Assistance

Voice

(833) 587-8322

Main | Coordinated Entry Access Point

Voice

(563) 583-1394

After Hours | Dubuque Rescue Mission

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.