How to Access Financial Assistance
If you or someone you have a relationship to poor or needy and is struggling to meet their financial obligations which may result in homelessness or cause a threat to their health and safety, then application to determine eligibility to access financial assistance can be made. Initial application can be made online, over the phone or by printing off an application and returning it to the Wright County Community Services Office.
Once an application has been submitted and all information has been clarified and missing information obtained an eligibility decision will be made. In order for an applicant to be eligible to access financial assistance, they must have a completed application on file and be at or below the income and resource guidelines. Once a decision has been reached the applicant will be contacted and given the decision and any reason for a ineligibility. If an applicant has been determined eligible the specified creditor such as their land lord or utility company will be notified. All financial assistance is sent directly to the vendor, cash is not provided to the applicant at any time.
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Important Documents
Chapter 252
Iowa Code State Code about Tax Payer Assistance
Management Plan
Policies & Procedures Eligibility, scope of assistance and allocation of funds
Application for Assistance
Print the Application Download and print an application to apply for assistance
- Applicants must be Poor or Needy
- Applicants must meet the Income Guidelines
- Applicants must meet the Resources Guidelines
- Applicants must fully disclose necessary information
Applicants that do not meet the above requirements will not receive financial assistance. Applicants who falsify information will be denied assistance permanently. If an applicant disagrees with decisions made, they may appeal.
