General Assistance | Emmet County Offices
609 1st Avenue North, Estherville, IA 51334
Emmet County Offices - 1st Avenue North
Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age or older, county resident, meet income guidelines, cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or be a Veteran
Required documents
Financial statements, photo ID, social security card
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Drivers license Office, by appointment Mon-Fri 8:15 am-3:45 pm
(712) 362-7835
Fax·
Fax
(712) 362-7431
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call or come to the office
Fees
None
Service area
Emmet 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, for clients who are unable to work.
Last Assured
11/12/2025
Providing organization
Emmet County Offices
Offers county government services to the Emmet County communities.