General Assistance serves individuals and families in Linn County who are experiencing a financial crisis. Assistance can be provided for the following:

  • Rent or Mortgage Interest
  • Utility bills
    • Water 
    • Electricity 
    • Gas 
  • Burial Assistance 

General Assistance can assist temporarily for 1 month or provide ongoing assistance depending on the situation.

Assistance Eligibility

These are the primary eligibility requirements. Please contact our office as there may be additional requirements based on your individual situation.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of Linn County
  • Earn below 30 percent of the Area Median Income
    • $1,658 for a single adult
    • $1,896 for multiple-person households
  • Cannot be receiving Social Security (can be in the process of applying for assistance) 
  • Cannot have quit or have been terminated from a place of employment within the last 30 days, unless it is the result of a documented health issue
  • Cannot be a student
General Assistance Online Screening Form