GENERAL ASSISTANCE | BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFICES

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

Physical Address

210 5th Avenue Ne, Independence, IA 50644

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Fax

(319) 334-7495

Application process

Call or come to the office

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Must a county resident, meet income guidelines, provide proof of income for everyone in the household, provide proof of payment for the remainder of the bill, assistance provided up to three times a calendar year

Languages

English

Service area

Buchanan County, Iowa

Agency info

BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.