Your township trustee is here to help the residents of Jackson Township in times of crisis with emergency and short-term assistance. We treat everyone with dignity and respect as we help re-establish self-sufficiency. The Trustee does not provide any long-term support or relief.

• Individuals 18 years of age and older may apply for assistance.
• All applications for township assistance will be processed according to written uniform standards, without regard to the applicant’s age, sex, religious creed, national origin, political beliefs, or physical or mental handicap. Persons who may qualify for the other benefit programs will be required to apply to those programs formally.
• The township may require a home inspection/visitation to households requesting township assistance to allow inspection of their living quarters. The inspection assesses the unit’s compliance with the minimum health, safety, and decency standards and will determine the amount of rental assistance per trustee standards.
• A determination will be made within 72 business hours of submitting the completed application and all necessary documents. Holidays and weekends are excluded.
• Jackson Township will accommodate persons who cannot physically come into the township office to apply for township assistance. Home visits may be arranged by calling the office and making an appointment. Emergency and After-hours appointments are also available.

Do you Qualify?

Click here to find out if you are a resident of Jackson Township.

View the Hamilton County Income Guidelines (PDF) for more information.

To determine eligibility, the Trustee will consider the household’s resources and assets, such as cash on hand, checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, recreational vehicles, tax returns or other lump-sum payments, etc.

Tips for Applying

• Be on time, be patient, and be honest.
• Bring all information requested and more if you can
• Keep all appointments with other agencies
• Keep all receipts and pay stubs

How to apply?

Please note that clients are seen by appointment only. Please complete an application, gather all required documents, and complete all requested tasks before calling to schedule an appointment.

STEP ONE – Choose ONE of the following ways to obtain an Application Form:

• Click HERE to download and print the Township Application
• Paper applications are available to pick up at the Trustee’s office
• Request a paper application to be mailed to you.

STEP TWO – Once you have gathered all supporting documents and completed any requested tasks, choose ONE of the following ways to turn in your completed application:

• Call and schedule a time to drop off your paperwork at our office
• Email paperwork to
• Text pictures of paperwork to 317-764-4517
• Mail copies to Jackson Township Trustee Office, P.O. Box 456, Arcadia, IN 46030