General Assistance | Lyon County Offices

315 1st Avenue, Suite 208, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

Lyon County Community Services

Eligibility

Open to Lyon County residents who meet income guidelines; Must be LIHEAP eligible, have a net worth less than $1500, not eligible for FIP, and are at 100% federal poverty level

Required documents

Varies by service Applicants must include household information on their application

(712) 472-8200

Voice·

Main Phone

(712) 472-4039

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttps://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/community_services/general_assistance

Application process

Call for information or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Lyon County, IA

Offers the following services:

- Rental assistance.

- Utility assistance. (No utility payments are authorized during the November 1 to April 1 disconnection moratorium.)

- Food and non-food provisions.

- Pre-authorized/medication refills.

- Burial expenses.

Application approval is required to receive benefits. Payments are made directly to landlords and/or service providers. No cash benefits are available. Application decisions are guaranteed within 30 days or less of applying.

Program benefits offered no more than one time every six months.

Last Assured

03/04/2026

What's Here

Rent Payment Assistance Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance General Household Goods Provision Utility Service Payment Assistance Medical Expense Assistance Food Pantries

Providing organization

Lyon County Offices

Lyon County Offices.