Township Assistance is for residents of Washington Township who are experiencing financial distress. It is temporary assistance.
Financial distress is defined in Indiana State Guideline 1.2 0.02 as an unpredictable circumstance, or a series of circumstances that:(1) place the health and safety of a household, or a member of a household in jeopardy; and (2) cannot be remedied in a timely manner by any other means than Township assistance. (IC 12-7-2-76.5) The funds utilized by this office, are garnered through property taxes from residents of this township.
To receive Township Assistance, a resident must follow the application process as stipulated by state law. Eligibility is determined by following a set of guidelines created for Washington Township from Indiana state code and Federal Income Poverty Guidelines. The guidelines are available on this website and in our office. A client who is denied assistance is given a list of referrals and has the right to appeal the decision through commissioner’s court. Every applicant is guaranteed fair and courteous treatment by township staff.
Assistance is provided in the form of a purchase order (voucher) to the vendor on the client’s behalf. There is no cash or check payment made directly to the client. Payment is made to the landlord, utility company, or other agency on behalf of the client. The or signs a contract with the township and the Township has 45 days to make payment to said vendor.
The Trustee and staff of Washington Township take great pride in helping our residents, experiencing crisis, while being mindful in the use of Washington Township taxpayer dollars.
Here for your convenience, you can download and print and application so you can expedite the application process….
Assistance is determined by Indiana Code what are basic necessities. If an applicant has been determined eligible for township assistance, the Trustee will provide such assistance in an economical and practical manner, with our guidelines. Basic necessities are as follows.
- Shelter AssistanceShelter Assistance
- Essential Utility Service
- Food Assistance
- Household Essentials
- Transportation to seek and accept employment
- Burials and Funerals
- Medical Care
- Other Services of Items the Trustee determines are necessities
Regardless of the request or date payment is due, the application process must be followed. Be mindful of the due dates on your rent and utilities! The application process is the same regardless of disconnects and/or evictions. Do not wait until the day of disconnect or the day of an eviction notice to apply for assistance.
Read through the application process section to understand how township assistance works.