GENERAL ASSISTANCE | BENTON COUNTY OFFICES

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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Prescription Medication Services County Government Departments/Offices Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance

Physical Address

811 D Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349

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;

Voice

(319) 472-4743

Fax

(319) 472-4744

Website

https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/

[email protected]

Application process

Mail, email or fax for more information

Fee

None

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

Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or older, county resident for at least 30 days, meet income guidelines, and not receiving SSI, Social Security, FIP, or cannot be a Veteran, can not be on Subsidized Housing

Languages

English

Agency info

BENTON COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Benton County area.