General Assistance | Buchanan County Offices
210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644
Must a county resident, meet income guidelines, provide proof of income for everyone in the household, provide proof of payment for the remainder of the bill, assistance provided up to three times a calendar year
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Buchanan 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, limited medical, dental, prescriptions (emergency/urgent only, must be applied for prior to receiving treatment), and burial expensed. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.
02/12/2026
Buchanan County Offices
Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.