General Assistance | Clay County Offices
215 West 4th Street, Suite 6, Spencer, IA 51301
Eligibility
Open to Clay County residents who are at 100% poverty level and less than $500 in resources
Required documents
Pay stubs, bank accounts, retirement account, insurance policy with cash value
(712) 262-9438
Voice·
Main Phone
(712) 262-9016
Fax·
Fax
Email[email protected]
Application process
Contact office
Fees
None
Service area
Clay County, IA
Provides assistance to individuals and families in Clay County who need help with rent, utility bills, and burial services.
The program is designed to provide short-term emergency assistance to persons who are experiencing a financial crisis and are unable to be supported by their own means, relatives, or other public and private sources and cannot obtain assistance from any other source. Not intended to provide on-going, long term aid to any individual or family. Must meet current income and resource guidelines to be eligible for assistance.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/21/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Clay County Offices
Provides county government services to the Clay County area.