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General Assistance | Poweshiek County Offices

302 East Main Street, Montezuma, IA 50171

Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of Poweshiek County for at least 30 days, meet income guidelines, candidates who are in subsidized housing or accessing FIP are ineligible

Required documents

Application Packet, proof of income (including unemployment, SSI/SSDI, child support), copies of ID and SS cards for all members of the household, current bill requesting assistance for, copies of current bank statements and any other forms requested by GA

(641) 623-0044
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Contact the office for application

Fees

None

Service area

Poweshiek County, IA

General Assistance is a county-funded program that can help with emergency financial needs including:

Current rent
Current utility monthly usage including water, electric, or gas
Burial/cremation assistance

Does not assist with deposits of any kind. Eligibility is based on Federal Poverty Guidelines. All funding approved through General Assistance will be paid directly to the vendor or landlord.

General Assistance is located within the Auditor's Office on the main floor of the Poweshiek County Courthouse.

Last assured

03/19/2026

Providing organization

Poweshiek County Offices

Provides county government services to the Poweshiek County area.