Am I Eligible for Township Assistance and What Information do I need to Provide?

In order to be eligible to receive Township assistance, you must meet the following requirements:

Live in Perry Township


Be in need of basic necessities


Have little or no income or assets


Be willing to help yourself as much as possible

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The Application Process

You can either come to our office and fill out the application form or CLICK HERE to print out the application and fill it out. If you click on the download above you can view the document on the requirements for items needed to bring to your appointment. Either choice, you will be required to come to the Trustee's Office so a caseworker can interview you. The application is a legal affidavit and must state your situation as accurately and completely as possible. Intake hours by appointment only:  8:30-11:30 AM & 1:30-3:30 PM M-F. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your appointment will have to be rescheduled. This office operates under the Township Assistance Eligibility Standards for Perry Township in addition to State and Federal laws.