GENERAL ASSISTANCE | LYON COUNTY OFFICES
Offers the following services:
- Rental assistance.
- Utility assistance. (No utility payments are authorized during the November 1 to April 1 disconnection moratorium.)
- Food and non-food provisions.
- Pre-authorized/medication refills.
- Burial expenses.
Application approval is required to receive benefits. Payments are made directly to landlords and/or service providers. No cash benefits are available. Application decisions are guaranteed within 30 days or less of applying.
Program benefits offered no more than one time every six months.
Physical Address
300 South 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
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) 472-4039
Application process
Call for information or visit for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service; Applicants must include household information on their application
Eligibility
Open to Lyon County residents who meet income guidelines; Must be LIHEAP eligible, have a net worth less than $1500, not eligible for FIP, and are at 100% federal poverty level
Languages
English
Service area
Lyon County, Iowa
Agency info
LYON COUNTY OFFICES
Lyon County Offices.