Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Program provides one-time, financial assistance to individuals who have suffered hardship due to COVID-19.
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Need help applying for Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Program? Here’s what you need to complete an application
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Johnson County to host a second Direct Assistance Program application clinic May 13, 2022
Johnson County will host a second Direct Assistance Program application clinic from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022. The clinic will take place in Room 203 B/C in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S.
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Johnson County to host Direct Assistance Program application clinic May 5, 2022
Johnson County will host a Direct Assistance Program application clinic from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The clinic will take place in Room 203 B/C in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
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Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application opens at noon on April 25
The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application process will open at noon on Monday, April 25, 2022. Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 23, 2022.
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Johnson County works to improve water quality and flood resiliency through ARPA investment
Johnson County will expand efforts to improve water quality and flood resiliency in the area through the County’s investment of funds received from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Johnson County Direct Assistance Program eligibility criteria
Johnson County has created a Direct Assistance Program to provide assistance to residents who experienced negative economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Johnson County will assess county-wide broadband internet needs through ARPA investment
Johnson County is pursuing a study to assess broadband internet capabilities, needs and deficiencies in the county.
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Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $11.56 per hour July 1, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage by 81 cents to $11.56 per hour, effective Friday, July 1, 2022. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.
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Johnson County Public Health works to expand services through additional community health nurse positions
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) will expand its capacity to help those in the community who are most in need by hiring two additional community health nurses.
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Johnson County works to increase housing stability through expansion of eviction diversion program
Johnson County is working to increase housing stability by reducing the number of evictions in our community through the expansion of the eviction diversion program.
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Johnson County expands SEATS on-demand services to reduce public transportation barriers through ARPA investment
Johnson County will reduce public transportation barriers in our community and provide reliable transportation to more residents by expanding SEATS on-demand services.
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Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board vacancies
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces five vacancies on the County Case Management Advisory Board. The vacancies are for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2022 and expiring June 30, 2025.