Johnson County General Assistance

What is General Assistance?

General Assistance (GA) provides short-term monetary help to Johnson County residents in extreme financial crisis.

General Assistance (GA) offers a safety net for those not eligible for other government programs and promotes community strength by encouraging individual stability, self-sufficiency and responsibility.

General Assistance (GA) promotes respect, compassion, and fairness in all of its interactions with persons seeking and receiving aid.

What Help is Available?

Financial assistance is available to address the following needs: rent, utilities, provisions, prescriptions, burial, and other expenses necessary for support of the eligible applicant.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for General Assistance, an applicant must comply with the following requirements:

1.	Speak with a General Assistance Assistant and complete an application.
2.	Be a resident of Johnson County.
3.	Be 18 years of age or married.
4.	Apply for and follow-through with all other assistance programs which they may be eligible for such as Veterans Affairs, Family Investment Program (FIP), Food Stamps, Social Security Disability Insuran
5.	Meet income eligibility requirements as established by the guidelines and verified by the GA Assistant.