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General Assistance - GA - Washington County Community Services

13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Eligibility

Residents of Washington County. Individuals must meet income and asset limits listed below. Also, individuals must be unable to work enough to support themselves because they: - Are a displaced homemaker who is a full-time student - Are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or waiting on an SSDI or SSI appeal - Are determined to be unemployable by a vocational specialist and the county - Are doing court-ordered services that prevent them from working at least four hours a day - Are ill or have a disability (permanent or temporary) - Are in a mental, physical, or drug rehabilitation facility - Are over age 18, attending high school, and English isn't their first language, or are under age 18 and not living with their family - Are over age 55 and can't get a job because of their age - Are taking care of someone with a disability or illness - Have a drug or alcohol dependency - Have a learning disability The monthly income and asset limits, after subtracting allowed expenses, are: - $203 for one person - $250 for a child under age 18 not living with their family - $260 for a couple The asset limit is $10,000 per person.

Required documents

Application/registration form picture ID proof of address and household income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2375/Cash-Assistance-Programs
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person. - Call for application and appointment

Service area

Washington County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is: - $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services - $350 for a person living in the community - Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of this People who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Last Assured

12/01/2025

Providing organization

Washington County Community Services

Promotes, protects, and preserves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Washington County