Clarke County

Serving Our Community

  • Home
  • About
    • Latest News
    • Board Appointments
    • Township Directory
    • Ordinances
    • County Budget / Annual Financial Report
    • Levy Rates
    • History of Clarke County
    • Contact Us
  • Departments
    • Assessor
    • Attorney
    • Auditor
      • Public Hearing Notices
      • BOS Agendas & Minutes
    • Board of Supervisors
      • BOS Agendas & Minutes
    • Conservation
      • Conservation Information
      • Friends of Clarke County Conservation
      • Parks and Public Areas
      • Park and Public Area Amenities
      • Rules and Regulations
      • Summer Events and Activities
    • Emergency Management
      • Emergency Preparedness Information
      • Clarke County Emergency Notification System
      • Weather
    • Engineer
    • Environmental Health
    • General Assistance
    • Public Health
    • Recorder
    • Sheriff & Local Departments
    • Treasurer
    • Veterans Affairs
    • Zoning
      • Fees
      • Map
  • BOS Meetings
  • Elections
    • Election Info
    • Election Results
    • Absentee Ballot Request Form
    • Districts & Precincts
    • Iowa Legislators
    • Maps & Links
  • Real Estate
    • Property Taxes
    • Land Records & Filings
    • Surveyor Information
    • Zoning
      • Fees
      • Map
    • New GIS
  • Services
    • Assessments
    • Certificates
    • County Roads
    • Courts
    • Employment Application
    • General Assistance
    • Licensing
      • Driver’s License & Motor Vehicle
      • ATV/ Boat/ Snowmobile
      • Hunting and Fishing
    • Passports
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Property Taxes
    • Resources
    • Tax Sale
    • Voting & Elections
    • Weed Control

General Assistance

Financial Aid for Basic Needs

Who Qualifies?

Clarke County General Assistance provides emergency payment vouchers to needy and poor people who are ineligible for, or are in immediate need and are awaiting approval and receipt of, assistance under programs provided for by State or Federal Law, or whose actual needs cannot be fully met by the assistance furnished under such programs.

  • Be a resident of Clarke County for the past 12 consecutive months.
  • Provide Social Security Cards for all adults and children in the household.
  • Provide Drivers License or State ID.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Meet current income and resource guidelines.

Kinds of Assistance Provided

Clarke County General Assistance provides assistance to people who need help with:

  • Rent/Mortgage Assistance
  • Utility Assistance (electricity, gas/propane, and water)
  • Food Assistance
  • Referrals to other agencies for assistance

This program is designed to provide short-term emergency type assistance to persons 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.

How to Apply

Please call for an appointment. You will need to provide financial information such as documentation of income, Social Security Card, photo ID, bills that have been paid and any outside income beyond a job.


Contact Information

Stephanie Rhoads, Clarke County General Assistance
Phone: (641) 342-2933
Fax: (641) 342-1124
ccva@clarkecountyiowa.org

Clarke County Courthouse
100 South Main Street
Osceola, IA 50213

Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Appointments are not required; however, they are preferred.

Departments

  • Assessor
  • Attorney
  • Auditor
  • Board of Supervisors
  • Conservation
  • Emergency Management
  • Engineer
  • Environmental Health
  • General Assistance
  • Public Health
  • Recorder
  • Sheriff & Local Departments
  • Treasurer
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Zoning

Looking for something?

Featured Article – Zoning

UPDATE: The Clarke County Zoning office has moved to Public Health. When do I need a building permit? Clarke County zoning ordinance requires a building permit for any new construction or expansion of a building. If you live in the City of Osceola, Murray or Woodburn you will need to check at you … Read more

Stay Connected!

Please be sure to like us on Facebook! Just click here.

Clarke County Courthouse

100 South Main Street

Osceola, Iowa 50213

Contact Information

View Our Departments Contact Information Page

Recent Articles

  • Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Section 23 Wind Energy Conversion System Regulations of the Clarke County Zoning Ordinance
  • Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Budget
  • Employment Application
  • Notice of Destruction of Noxious Weeds
  • New Driveway Fee Schedule

Categories

  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Uncategorized

© 2025 Clarke County Iowa. All rights reserved. Site by Solvent Web