General Assistance
General Assistance is available to families and individuals who are poor and cannot obtain assistance from any other source.
Qualifications
- Applicants must meet financial guidelines established by the Benton County Board of Supervisors and have applied for all other means of assistance.
- Proof of income for all household members.
Assistance Provided
- Rent
Do not pay deposits - Utilities
Do not pay deposits
Must be in applicant's name - Burial/Cremation
Forms and Applications
Appointments
To schedule an appointment or have questions, please contact Sarah Wagner at (319) 472-4743, ext 1.
Location
Benton County Service Center
811 D Ave Ste 33
Vinton, IA 52349
Affordable Healthcare Coverage Resources
HealthCare.gov
Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit the website for more information.
Includes Iowa Health and Wellness Plan and insurance exchange options
Department of Human Services
Medicare
A federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
SHIIP
Call 800-351-4664 or visit the website for more information.
