DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO BEGIN APPLICATION PROCESS
The necessary documentation required to receive assistance from the Portage Township Trustee Office varies, but you may be asked to provide these necessary documents to start the relief process.
Every case is different, so we encourage you to come speak to us at our office, located at 340 Columbia Street in downtown South Bend.
Personal Identification and Vital Records
Social Security Cards
Birth Certificates
Driver’s Licenses
Marriage License
Benefit Verification Documentation
Food Stamp Verification
Current Year SSA/SSI Proof of Benefit
Eligibility Letter/Application
Original Utility Bill & Disconnect Notice
Original Utility Bill
Disconnect Notice
Current Financial Overview
Income Verification
Expense Receipts (Last 30 Days)
Bank History (Last 30 Days)
Employment Verification
Residential Documentation
Rental Lease Agreement
Mortgage Verification
Sec 8/HUD Certification for a title
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Eligibility Requirements
Residency
An applicant must physically live within the township, have previously lived here for assistance pertaining to the township, or intend to move here.
Income
The township has income guidelines for determining township assistance eligibility which includes an applicant’s countable income, receipts, expenditures, basic necessity payments, taxes, and more.
Employment
If you are able to work, we insist that you seek employment, maintain an updated employment file with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, or have necessary unemployment documentation.
Cooperation
During the interview process, you will be required to provide all the names of household members and any necessary information regarding finances, responsibilities, and more.
Application
Applicants must come to the township office during regular business hours to complete the Application for Township Assistance.
Get In Touch
Fill out the form below with your contact information and a brief message and someone at the Portage Township Trustee will review your message and follow-up if necessary.
Please make sure to leave a phone number and/or email address in the "Message" section to allow a member of our staff to contact you.
Applications for Township Assistance must be done in person by visiting our office and cannot be done by using this form.
By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Portage Township. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
Portage Township - St. Joseph County
Portage Township represents the majority of the city of South Bend. Jason Critchlow is the current Portage Township Trustee.
CONTACT
Township Office:
340 Columbia Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 233-2126
F: (574) 233-2144
info@portagetownship71.in.gov