GENERAL RELIEF | POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY OFFICES
Provides rent, utility, or medication assistance. Does not assist with past due rent/utilities or rent/utility deposits. Does not assist anyone eligible or receiving FIP. Repayment agreement is required.
Interim Disability Program assists adults who are 100% disabled as deemed by their doctor and have zero income and resources in the household. All members of the household must meet requirements to qualify for this program.
Back to Work program provides assistance for up to 3 consecutive months not to exceed a fixed limit for a 1 month period. Clients must complete 40 volunteer hours and submit 8 job applications per month.
One-Time Needy Assistance Program provides assistance once within a Fiscal Year with the amount of assistance not to exceed a fixed limit; clients must have a plan to pay future bills.
Provides a Burial Assistance Program; approved person must have been previously residing in Pottawattamie County but considered homeless, i.e. indigent, transient.
The General Assistance Program is to be considered the agency of last resort; all callers will be directed to contact other assistance agencies prior to funding consideration.
Physical Address
227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Fax
(712) 328-5668
Application process
Call or visit website for qualification screening
Fee
None; repayment is required
Required documents
Applicants will be informed of needed items when the appointment is scheduled
Eligibility
See program notes for details on eligibility - additional guidelines may apply
Languages
English
Agency info
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY OFFICES
County government offices.