County Assistance

Basic Needs Include:

• Shelter
• Food
• Utilities
• Burial
• Special Needs
• Medical Needs

To apply for assistance, complete the following forms and return them to our office. Please note: an appointment is required to process paperwork.

Application for Assistance

Landlord Rental Assistance Agreement

Eligibility for Emergency Assistance Requires:

• Be a Wartime Veteran with an Honorable Discharge (DD-214) between the following dates of Service:
  • WWI
    • 4/6/1917 – 11/11/1918
  • WWII
    • 12/07/1941 – 12/31/1946
  • Korea
    • 6/25/1950 – 1/31/1955
  • Vietnam
    • 2/28/1961 – 5/7/1975
  • Persian Gulf
    • 8/2/1990 – No End Date Set
  • Former members of the Reserve Forces or Iowa National Guard who served at least 20 years after 1/28/1973
  • Former member of the Reserve Forces or Iowa National Guard who completed or was activated for active duty for a period of 90 days of federal service other then training
  • Former member of the Merchant Marines serving during WWII
  • Former members of the Women’s Air Force service pilots, and other persons who have been conferred as Veterans based on their civilian duties during WWII
• Be a widow or minor child of a wartime veteran honorably discharged between the prior list of dates
• Be a resident of Cedar County
• Meet certain income guidelines
• Repayment Agreement will be required
• Apply for any other benefits available within the following:
  • FIP at DHS (if minor child in the home)
    • 877-272-0614
  • Food Stamps
    • 877-272-0614
  • Iowa Job Service (if unemployed)
    • 800-562-4692
  • Apply for SSI/SSD (if disabled)
    • 800-772-1213
  • State Emergency Assistance (if a minor child lives in the home)
    • 877-272-0614