General Assistance | Johnson County Offices
Johnson County Social Services Office
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age or older, married, or an emancipated minor; Must be a Johnson County resident; Income must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level; Must be working or actively seeking employment; Those unable to work must provide verification from a doctor; Students are not eligible; Veterans are referred to Johnson County Veterans Affairs; Rent assistance will not be used to supplements Section 8 Housing Assistance or other federally subsidized units; Must apply for and follow through with all other assistance programs
Required documents
Current formal lease, verification of household income for the past 30 days, verification of assistance from all other programs, other appropriate documentation
(319) 356-6090
Voice·
Main Phone
(319) 688-5711
Fax·
Fax
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call to have an initial intake completed and an appointment scheduled
Fees
None
Service area
Johnson County, IA
Provides short term, emergency assistance to residents of Johnson County. Assistance includes rent, lot rent, utilities (gas, electric, water), non-food and emergency food vouchers. Assistance is possible up to 3 months in a 12 month period. A new application must be submitted each month assistance is needed. Rent assistance will not be used to supplements Section 8 Housing Assistance or other federally subsidized units. Veterans are referred to Johnson County Veterans Affairs. If not currently employed, all adult members of the household must be actively seeking employment. Applicants who state they are unable to work may be required to provide written verification from a doctor.
Last assured
03/25/2026
Providing organization
Johnson County Offices
Provides county government services to the Johnson County area.