GENERAL ASSISTANCE provides

1. temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

Eligibility is determined by Financial Assistance Specialists in accordance with General Assistance Ordinance.

Can provide temporary rent, utility, food assistance, beds, property tax suspension, burial assistance, and medical supplies. For qualifying individuals, assistance may be available for a fridge or stove.

With a doctors referral for transportation out of town for medical reasons, individuals may be reimbursed for the travel cost.

Propane assistance is also available.