• If possible, we encourage the completion and submission of an on-line application prior to arriving at our office by clicking on the ‘Apply for Assistance’ link below.
• Each unmarried adult in a household is required to complete a separate application.
• If you choose to register for an account on-line, you will be able to save and return to your application process to complete, upload documents or reapply.
Please contact the Human Service office at 605-367-4217, should you have questions or are unable to complete/submit an online application.
Funeral Screening Form (Complete and bring to funeral home if you feel you need County assistance with funeral expenses).
You will need to provide:
•PHOTO ID
•SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (for all Household Members)
You may be asked to bring additional documents for verification, for example:
•2 MONTHS WORTH OF WAGE VERIFICATION (Pay Stubs)
•OTHER INCOME VERIFICATION (i.e. proof of Child Support, Social Security, TANF, Unemployment, and/or any Tax Refund)
•COPY OF YOUR LEASE & RENT/DEPOSIT AMOUNTS
•LANDLORD’S INFORMATION: Name, Address, Phone Number
•EVICTION NOTICE OR DISCONNECT NOTICE (if Applicable)
•NOTE FROM YOUR DOCTOR IF UNABLE TO WORK
•ANY EXPENSE RECEIPTS (i.e. Medical Bills, Car Repairs, Medications)
(If these times are not possible please call (605) 367-4217 to speak to a front desk staff person.)
Please bring the following items with you: