Boon Township

Assistance

Referral Resources Worksheet
Assistance Application Form
Rental Verification Form

Objective

The Boon Township Trustee Office is responsible for providing prompt, necessary and temporary assistance to eligible applicants of the township whose personal efforts have not enabled them to meet life’s challenges on their own. Short-term assistance is provided through purchase orders for shelter, utilities and burial expenses. Such assistance is paid directly to the landlord, utility and funeral home. The Trustee Office also works with other community partners in areas where the township is unable to help.

Individuals 18 years of age and older may apply for assistance if they live within Boon Township boundaries by calling 812-897-3540. Applicants are asked to come to the office at 224 W Main St Suite 201, Boonville, IN for a checklist of Required Documentation needed for the eligibility interview.

Once all documents are gathered, the potential client must call the office for an appointment. Applicants are seen Tuesday through Thursday, 8 am – 1 pm and Friday, 8 am – noon, by appointment only.

Boon Township Assistance Guidelines clearly define what aid can be granted.  The Trustee Office strives to provide the most timely and helpful services available.

Documents Required for Assistance Applications

All items listed are needed every six months for renewal. All adults in the household must be present during the application interview and all documents must be presented for every individual in home.

  • ID and Social Security Card, original, not copies
  • Rent or mortgage (Lease must state who is in the home/or statement from landlord required). 
  • If on subsidized housing such as Section 8 documents with how much is paid by tenant and how much Section 8 pays. Additionally, utility information required.  Township is not obligated to make payments for Section 8 or subsidized housing.
  • Proof of income from the past 30 days, see below for more information
  • Pell Grants, Student Loans – Subsidized or Unsubsidized
  • Child Support – Proof from child support office even if not receiving
  • Disability – Requires current award letter or current bank statement if direct deposit

Applicant must account for outgo of all income for the past 30 days of income for everyone. Bring pay stubs, bank statement, money order, receipts, bills, etc. Proof of food stamps case number with list of all persons receiving or not receiving and the amount the household receives or proof you have applied for everyone in the household.

 

Your application can only be completed if all information and documentation is recieved. Everything MUST be in paper or printed form at the appointment.

Income Sources

Possible income sources are listed below and include but are not limited to:

  • Work income, including tips
  • TANF (formerly AFDC)
  • Odd jobs, even if paid through cash
  • Sick pay
  • Relatives and friends contributing to help
  • Church assistance
  • Workman’s compensation
  • Social Security
  • Unemployment
  • Child support
  • Vacation pay
  • Tax refund
  • Pension
  • Bartered goods
  • Other social service agencies
  • Payments made on bills
  • Plasma donations
  • Stimulus
  • Any other income made for the household

 

Statements of assistance from friends or family must be in writing with name, address, phone number, and date.

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