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General Assistance | Johnson County Offices

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

www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
[email protected]

Application process

Call to have an initial intake completed and an appointment scheduled

Fees

None

Service area

Johnson County, IA

Description

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.

Providing organization

Johnson County Offices

Provides county government services to the Johnson County area.