To get help from most of our programs, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal qualified alien.
- Live in Iowa.
- Provide a social security number or proof of application for a number.
- Meet income and resource limits (these vary from program to program).
- Provide all information needed to determine eligibility and benefit level.
Exceptions: The Family Investment Program requires that you have a minor child (under age 18 or 19 and still in high school) in the home.