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Polk County, Iowa

Utility bills and rent help in Polk County, Iowa

2 places of utility bills and rent help in Polk County. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Utility bills and rent help in Des Moines2

Des Moines

The Salvation Army Des Moines, IA: Citadel Corps Community Center

Salvation Army location that lists help for seniors, emergency help with rent and utility bills, family services, food help, addiction recovery and disaster relief. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

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Address
1216 E 25th Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update
Des Moines

IMPACT Community Action Partnership

Community action agency for this county. Apply here for LIHEAP, the federal help with heating and electric bills, and ask about weatherization and other family programs. If you cannot reach them, call the Iowa HHS Community Action Agencies Unit at 515-776-8871.

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Address
3226 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Iowa HHS Find a Community Action Agency page.Suggest an update

Common question about utility bills and rent help

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Polk County, Iowa?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Polk County: The Salvation Army Des Moines, IA: Citadel Corps Community Center, (515) 266-3156, call first; IMPACT Community Action Partnership in Des Moines, (515) 518-4770, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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