General Assistance | Wapello County Offices
110 East Main Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age or older, county resident, meet income guidelines, and not receiving SSI, Social Security, FIP, subsidized housing, be a student or a Veteran
Required documents
Address verification, income verification, social security card/number
(641) 683-4630
Voice·
Main Phone
(641) 683-6390
Fax·
Fax
Email[email protected]
Application process
Visit office to pick up packet
Fees
None
Service area
Wapello County, IA
Provides temporary assistance for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water and food vouchers for clients who are in need. A person cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receiving Social Security, FIP or be a Veteran.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/18/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Wapello County Offices
Provides county government services to the Wapello County area.