General Assistance | Clarke County Offices

100 South Main Street, Osceola, IA 50213

Eligibility

Must be a resident of Clarke County for the past 12 consecutive months, ages 18 and older, meet current income guidelines

Required documents

Proof of residence, ID, proof of income, emergency need (copy of utility bill or landlord statement for rent)

(641) 342-1592

Fax·

Fax

(641) 342-2933

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttps://clarkecounty.iowa.gov/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call for an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Clarke County, IA

Provides short-term emergency type assistance to individuals lacking the resources to meet their basic needs. It is not intended to provide on-going, long-term aid to any individual and/or family. Funds cannot be used for any utility or rent deposits. Funds cannot be used to reconnect utilities once disconnected.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/18/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Food Vouchers Utility Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Transportation Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Clarke County Offices

Provides county government services to the Clarke County area.