General Assistance | Benton County Offices
Resource Name:General Assistance | Benton County Offices
Benton County Service Center
address
811 D Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349
Eligibility
Open to Benton County residents ages 18 and older, must be a county resident for at least 30 days, must meet income guidelines, must not be receiving SSI, or Social Security, FIP, or cannot be a Veteran, individuals cannot be on Subsidized Housing
Required documents
Financial statements, photo ID, social security card, for those unable to work an incapacity form (at office) completed by doctor and verification of applying for SSI/SS
Hours
By appointment only, Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
(319) 472-3150
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Call for eligibility and for more information
Fees
None
Service area
Benton County, IA
Provides financial assistance to low income Benton County residents on an emergency basis. The applicant must meet financial guidelines established by the Benton County Board of Supervisors and have applied for all other means of assistance. Veterans must meet with Veterans Affairs for assistance first. Cannot assist students, be on subsidized housing or receive Social Security benefits. Assistance may include rent, utilities, burial. Referrals to food pantry may be given with no regard to income.
Last assured
12/23/2025
Providing organization
Benton County Offices
Provides county government services to the Benton County area.