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General Assistance - GA - Washington County Community Services

19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake, MN 55025

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
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
  • 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
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