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General Assistance
Qualifications
Black Hawk County General Assistance provides assistance to needy and poor people in need of immediate assistance or people who cannot obtain assistance from any other source.
Assistance is provided to an individual that has income or benefits delayed from a state program or not actually received because of reasons not attributable to the person, and who does not have liquid assets of the family unit to pay for the items of assistance that can be provided.
Types of Assistance
There are 3 categories of assistance in Black Hawk County:
- Assistance for an extended nature
- Assistance for poor persons
- Emergency assistance for needy persons
Apply
Call the office at 319-292-2261 to schedule an appointment. When you come for your appointment, bring the Application Form (PDF) along with financial information such as documentation of income, Social Security card, bills that have been paid and any outside income beyond a job.
Rent & Utility Assistance
County rent and utilities assistance is not administered from the General Assistance office. For assistance with rent or utilities contact:
- Eastside Ministerial Alliance at 319-235-5580
- Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center at 319-234-1793
- Operation Threshold at 319-291-2065
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Koleen Schipper
General Assistance Coordinator
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General Assistance
Physical Address
1407 Independence Avenue
4th Floor
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-292-2261Fax: 319-291-2628