General Assistance | Buchanan County Offices

Buchanan County Offices - 5th Avenue

Location Name

Buchanan County Offices - 5th Avenue

210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Eligibility

Must a county resident, meet income guidelines, provide proof of income for everyone in the household, provide proof of payment for the remainder of the bill, assistance provided up to three times a calendar year

Required documents

Call for details

(319) 334-7450

Voice·

Main Phone

(319) 334-7495

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttps://www.buchanancounty.iowa.gov

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call or come to the office

Fees

None

Service area

Buchanan 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, limited medical, dental, prescriptions (emergency/urgent only, must be applied for prior to receiving treatment), and burial expensed. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

Last assured

02/12/2026

What's Here

Rent Payment Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Food Vouchers Medical Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Buchanan County Offices

Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.