Getting started.
Who this helps
Auburn residents who cannot provide basic necessities may qualify based on income and other state, city, and DHHS rules.
How to get started
The City must give you a written decision within 24 hours after receiving a completed application. If approved, payments for rent, food, and other basic needs go to vendors as vouchers. Sign and return vouchers for reimbursement.
Call for an appointment.
Call the General Assistance office at (207) 510-8070, extension 1411, to make an appointment and complete an application.
Bring your documents.
Bring the identification, household, and financial records listed below to your appointment.
Complete the application.
Complete the Auburn General Assistance application at the office during your appointment.
How they can help.
The City administers the program under Maine law, city ordinance, and DHHS policy.
- Rent assistance
- Food assistance
- Other basic-needs help
A few questions before you go.
Bring photo ID for each adult household member, Social Security numbers and birth certificates for everyone in the household, and a passport, visa, or INS document if you are not a U.S. citizen. Bring proof of household income received in the past 30 days, expenses from the past 30 days, and income expected in the next 30 days. If you have applied before, bring receipts showing how money was spent in the past 30 days.
- What should I bring if this is my first application?
- Could I qualify if my household cannot cover basic needs?
- Can I get help with rent or food?
- How soon will I receive a decision?