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;

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.