West Des Moines, IA
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The Emergency Financial Assistance Program at West Des Moines Human Services provides partial payments in a crisis situation towards rent, gas/electric and water utility bills, along with assistance in working with related organizations/agencies. Budgeting assistance is also available to qualifying service area households. If you have a need for assistance, please call 515-222-3660 to discuss your situation or email HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov or visit our office.
Program Outreach Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am-3 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-12:00 pmHomeless Prevention and Assistance:
WDM Human Services offers several financial assistance programs to help qualifying City of West Des Moines residents prevent homelessness.
- Rent/Evictions or Mortgage:
- Financial assistance for a partial payment of monthly rent/mortgage or a deposit
- Assistance in working with landlords
- Referrals to outside agencies for additional funding if needed
***Note, we do not fund temporary housing (hotels, motels, etc.)
- Gas/Electric Utility Crisis/Disconnections:
- Financial assistance for a partial payment of a MidAmerican Energy or other utility bill to avoid disconnection or for reconnection of service
- Assistance in working with MidAmerican Energy or other utility to set up a payment arrangement for arrears
- Referrals to outside agencies for additional funding if needed
- Water Crisis/Disconnections:
- Financial assistance for a partial payment of a WDM Water Works bill to avoid disconnection or for reconnection of service
- Assistance in working with WDM Water Works to set up a payment arrangement for arrears
- Referrals to outside agencies for additional funding if needed
West Des Moines Human Services
139 6th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-3600