General Assistance | Cherokee County Offices

520 West Main Street, Cherokee, IA 51012

Eligibility

Open to all Cherokee County residents facing eviction or utility shut-off, or in need of cremation

Required documents

As requested

(712) 225-6319

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitewww.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_f_-_z/general_relief.php

Email[email protected]

Application process

Complete application and meet needs requirement

Fees

None

Service area

Cherokee County, IA

General Assistance helps with rent and utility payments that prevent eviction or utility shut-off. Funding for direct cremation with no services for residents, when other resources are not available.

Last assured

02/14/2026

What's Here

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Cherokee County Offices

Provides county government services to the Cherokee County area.