General Assistance | Jefferson County Offices
51 West Briggs Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556
Eligibility
Must be age 18 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
(641) 209-6673
Fax·
Fax
(641) 472-3013
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Visit office to pick up packet
Fees
None
Service area
Jefferson 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.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/25/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Jefferson County Offices
Provides county government services to the Jefferson County area.