GENERAL ASSISTANCE | ELGIN TOWNSHIP
Provides General Assistance for those who are ineligible for any other state or federal funding program.
Provides Emergency Assistance for rent to prevent eviction and disconnection of utilities.
Also provides:
- TRIAD Senior Program - Informational seminars for seniors focusing on reducing criminal victimization of older persons.
- Voter registration and early voting for Kane County residents.
- Household battery recycling.
- Notary Public services.
Physical Address
729 South Mclean Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Call for an appointment
Fee
None
Required documents
- Completed application (available online or can be picked up in person; additional forms available online or can be picked up in person) - Photo ID - Birth Certificate - Social Security card - Proof of current address/living arrangement (rent/lease agreement or receipt, letter from landlord, or mortgage payment book) - Proof of income for the past 30 days - Verification of other income (Unemployment benefits, Social Security, SSI, VA benefits, Workers compensation, pension or retirement income/401K, rental income, Public aid, child support or any other type of income being received at this time) - Verification of any bank accounts (checking, savings, credit union, trust funds, etc.) - Proof of insurance if any (Medicaid and/or insurance card) - Proof of marriage/divorce - Verification of property (deeds, mortgage payment, tax bill, home owner's insurance) - Verification of vehicle(s) ownership: title, registration, insurance, etc.
Eligibility
Open to township residents: - 18 years or older and out of high school - Without minor children - US resident or legal alien - No potential means of income - Have applied and been found ineligible for other State or Federal benefits - Must be able to work, job search, and do work fare or be medically exempt from working
Languages
English
Service area
Elgin, Illinois South Elgin, Illinois
Agency info
ELGIN TOWNSHIP
General assistance for residents of Elgin Township, IL.