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General Assistance | Byron Township

507 North Colfax Street, Byron, IL 61010

Eligibility

Any township resident (18 years or older) who is either a U.S. resident or legal alien, primarily for those adults without minor children, without adequate income, and ineligible for any other monetary forms of assistance

Required documents

Varies depending on services provided

Hours

Mon-Fri 7 am-3 pm
(815) 234-8438
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call the office and request an application be mailed, pick application up at the office, or download the application from website, once the application is sent in, persons will then be called for an interview at the Byron Township Office on Colfax Street (across from the Byron High School) to determine eligibility and what other information may be needed

Fees

None

Service area

Byron, IL

Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. To qualify, the individual must meet certain financial and residential criteria, and not be eligible for any other state or federal assistance programs.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/16/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Byron Township

Township services.