General Assistance | Tama County Offices
219 West High Street, Toledo, IA 52342
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, can not 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) 484-3160
Voice·
Main Phone
(641) 484-2011
Fax·
Fax
Email[email protected]
Application process
Please visit office in person to pick up packet
Fees
None
Service area
Tama 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
03/18/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Tama County Offices
Provides county government services to the Tama County area.