General Assistance | Palo Alto County Offices

2905 25th Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Eligibility

Must be age 18 or older, county resident, meet income guidelines

Required documents

Proof of monthly income, documents if on any federal or state programs

(712) 852-3482 ext. 111

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttps://paloaltocounty.iowa.gov/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Palo Alto County, IA

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

Last assured

03/24/2026

What's Here

Utility Service Payment Assistance Food Vouchers County Government Departments/Offices Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Palo Alto County Offices

Provides county government services to the Palo Alto County area.