General Assistance | Mahaska County Offices
Resource Name:General Assistance | Mahaska County Offices
address
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Mahaska County General Assistance Office
Eligibility
Open to Mahaska County residents ages 18 and older, must meet income guidelines, and must not be receiving SSI, social security, FIP, or cannot be a Veteran, or cannot be on subsidized housing
Required documents
Financial statements, photo ID, social security card, for those unable to work an incapacity form (at office) completed by doctor and verification of applying for SSI/SS
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm by appointment only
(641) 672-2560
Fax
·Fax
(641) 672-2625
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Mahaska County, IA
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs. Help may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water, possible prescription medication costs, burial assistance, and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.
Last Assured
09/01/2026
Providing organization
Mahaska County Offices
Offers county government services to the communities in Mahaska County.