Veteran Affairs Services | Buchanan County Offices

Buchanan County Offices - 5th Avenue

210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Eligibility

Open to all Veterans and their families, honorable discharge, meet income guidelines, live in Buchanan County

Required documents

Discharge papers, photo ID, proof of income

(319) 334-7495

Fax·

Fax

(319) 334-7450

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttps://www.buchanancounty.iowa.gov

Email[email protected]

Application process

Complete the application process

Fees

None

Service area

Buchanan County, IA

Other Information

Special Programs

Military Connected

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or utility payments, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Last assured

02/13/2026

What's Here

Veteran Burial Benefits Veteran Benefits Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits Utility Service Payment Assistance Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Food Vouchers Medical Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Buchanan County Offices

Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.