Veteran Assistance Program

The Shelby County Veteran’s Relief program is funded by the county to provide emergency assistance for basic needs to resident Veterans. Call the office or contact via email and request an application. Applications can be returned in person by appointment, by postal mail, email, and via the drop box at the southeast basement entrance of the courthouse. 

Basic needs available: 

• Rent
• Utilities
• Food and provisions
• Medical benefits
• Burial Assistance 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Veteran with an Honorable Discharge /Under Honorable Conditions/General Discharge. DD214 document is required. 
• Be a resident of Shelby County
• Meet county income guidelines
• Program is for emergency needs that cannot be met by other means