General Assistance | Clayton County Offices
600 Gunder Road Northeast, Elkader, IA 52043
Clayton County Offices - Gunder Road Northeast
Eligibility
Open to low-income persons that meet income guidelines in Clayton County
Required documents
Proof of income
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Emergency services Mon-Sun 24 hours
(563) 245-1865
Voice·
Main Phone
(563) 245-3004
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call for information; In case of emergencies on days the General Assistance Office is not open, contact the Community Action Office
Fees
None
Service area
Clayton County, IA
Provides relief to county residents to help in removing barriers to self-sufficiency and encourage self-support. Assistance may available in the areas of of fuel, rent, clothing, groceries, prescriptions, heat and electricity, burial services, or other basic needs services. Relief payments are made to service providers, not to the clients themselves.
Last Assured
05/20/2026
Providing organization
Clayton County Offices
Provides county government services to the Clayton County area.