How to apply for County veteran services and emergency assistance (Cedar County Veterans Affairs) — Cedar in Iowa

Who it's for

Cedar County Veterans Affairs, in the Cedar County Courthouse (400 Cedar St, first floor) in Tipton, helps honorably discharged veterans find out which county, state and federal veterans benefits they qualify for. Its Veterans Emergency Assistance helps honorably discharged Cedar County wartime veterans, and widows or minor children of wartime veterans, who cannot meet basic needs because of an emergency: shelter, food, utilities, burial, special needs and medical needs. You must live in Cedar County, meet income guidelines, sign a repayment agreement and apply for other benefits first. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; an appointment is required. Call 563-886-2170.

What you'll need

• DD-214 (honorable discharge)
• Application for Assistance (and the Landlord Rental Assistance Agreement for rent help)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about County veteran services and emergency assistance (Cedar County Veterans Affairs) — Cedar. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need dD-214 (honorable discharge), application for Assistance (and the Landlord Rental Assistance Agreement for rent help) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

none