Alton Township General Assistance
Address
100A East Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-0091
Description:
Township assisting with Food Vouchers, Rent Payment Assistance, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance and Water Service Payment Assistance.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 21, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
100A East Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 462-0091
Administrative
(618) 462-7527
Alternate
(618) 462-0092
Fax
(618) 462-5064
Legal Status:
Governmental
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
Provides electric assistance to clients. Dollar amount of utility payment assistance under this program is based on eligibility requirements and number of members in household.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or Email sboyd@altontownship.com To Apply - Emergency assistance takes 3-5 working days - General assistance takes 7-10 working days
Languages
English
Service Area
Zip Code 62002 in Alton, Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Madison County
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Description
Food Vouchers: Provides food vouchers for those in need. Guidelines Apply.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or Email sboyd@altontownship.com To Apply - Application takes 7-10 working days to process
Languages
English
Service Area
Cities of Alton and Godfrey in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Godfrey
- Madison County
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Description
Provides gas assistance to clients. Dollar amount of utility payment assistance under this program is based on eligibility requirements and number of members in household.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or Email sboyd@altontownship.com To Apply - Emergency assistance takes 3-5 working days - General assistance takes 7-10 working days
Languages
English
Service Area
Zip Code 62002 in Alton, Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Madison County
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Description
Personal Essentials Vouchers: Provides vouchers that can be used for personal essentials for clients who are eligible for General Assistance.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or Email sboyd@altontownship.com To Apply - Application takes 7-10 working days to process
Languages
English
Service Area
Cities of Alton and Godfrey in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Godfrey
- Madison County
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Description
- Emergency Assistance Program: Provides rent assistance to clients in an emergency who have been issued a legal eviction notice if pending for assistance for a State/Federal welfare or entitlement program. - General Assistance Program: Housing/Shelter assistance under General Assistance is $150.00 per month (if eligible). No Eviction notice or Demand Notice required for the General Assistance program.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
- Must be age 18 years and older - Dollar amount of rental assistance under this program is based on eligibility requirements and number of members in household - One time payment in a twelve month period for emergency assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or Email sboyd@altontownship.com To Apply - Emergency assistance takes 3-5 working days - General assistance takes 7-10 working days
Languages
English
Service Area
Cities of Alton and Godfrey in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Godfrey
- Madison County
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Description
Provides water assistance to clients. Dollar amount of utility payment assistance under this program is based on eligibility requirements and number of members in household.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or Email sboyd@altontownship.com To Apply - Emergency assistance takes 3-5 working days - General assistance takes 7-10 working days
Languages
English
Service Area
Zip Code 62002 in Alton, Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Madison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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