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Shelter Assistance (Rent, Mortgage, and Utility) | Douglas County Department of General Assistance

1111 South 41st Street, Suite 220, Omaha, NE 68105

Eligibility

Open to adults ages 19-67 old without dependent children and who meet income and resource limits - Eligibility is based on income and resources - Monthly income and resource guidelines vary based on the number of persons in the household - Assistance is limited to those who are not eligible for other public assistance and/or do not have sufficient income or resources to meet all or part of their shelter needs - An individual must currently reside within the geographic boundaries of Douglas County in order to make application for continuous assistance through the Douglas County Department of General Assistance - An applicant requesting assistance must attest that they are a United States citizen or a qualified alien under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act

Required documents

Discussed at the time of screening
(402) 444-7249

Voice - Alternate Number

(402) 444-6215

Voice - Main Phone

https://generalassist.douglascounty-ne.gov/

Application process

Call to complete a pre-screening and to schedule an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Douglas County, NE

Description

Financial assistance provided through this program may include rent, mortgage payments, utilities, clothing and non-food items. There are no funds available to assist with application fees or deposit assistance.

An individual must currently reside within the geographic boundaries of Douglas County in order to make application for continuous assistance through the Douglas County Department of General Assistance.

Assistance is limited to those who are not eligible for other public assistance and/or do not have sufficient income or resources to meet all or part of their shelter needs.

All General Assistance payments are made directly to the landlord, and/or utility company.

Providing organization

Douglas County Department of General Assistance

Financial assistance provided for basic needs.