General Assistance | Monroe County Offices
1801 South B Street, Albia, IA 52531
Monroe County Offices - South B Street
Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age or older, county resident, meet income guidelines, and not receiving SSI, Social Security, FIP, or cannot be a Veteran, 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-4 pm by appointment only
(641) 932-2427
Voice·
Main Phone
(641) 932-2578
Fax·
Fax
Application process
Call for an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Monroe 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, food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.
Last Assured
10/28/2025
Providing organization
Monroe County Offices
Offers county government services to the Monroe County communities.