Required Documents to Bring

Help us assist you: What to bring

Required Documentation for Township Assistance Application

Valid Howard County identification for all adults living in the household.
Birth certificates for all individuals under 18 years of age living in the household.
Social Security cards for every individual living in the household. Documentation may include the original Social Security card, a printout from the Social Security Administration, or documentation from the Division of Family and Social Services (FSSA).
Proof of all household income and receipts for the previous thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
Current utility bills and a current lease agreement or mortgage documentation.
Additional information or documentation may be requested at a later date as needed.

Applying for Assistance

Township Assistance Application Process

The Township Assistance application process consists of two steps.

The first step is an initial interview (intake), during which you will be assigned an appointment and informed of the documentation needed to support your request for assistance.

Except for scheduled appointments, clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are submitting an initial request or application, arriving earlier in the sign-in period will allow you to be seen sooner.

Regardless of the type of request or the date a payment is due, the application process must be completed. Please be mindful of upcoming rent, utility, or other payment due dates. The application process remains the same for all requests, including utility disconnect notices or eviction situations.

Do not wait until the day of a disconnect or the day you receive an eviction notice to apply for assistance. Applying as early as possible allows time for the required process to be completed.

Walk-In Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

The office is closed on all federal holidays.