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Financial Assistance For Veterans And Dependents | Muskingum County Veterans Service Office

225 Underwood Street, Room 500, Zanesville, OH 43701

Eligibility
Veteran is required to have active federal service for other than training purposes and to have been discharged under honorable conditions.
Required documents
DD214, All bills for the month, Proof of all sources of income, SSN and DOB for all people living in the household.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.
Application process
Call for assistance.
Fees
None.
Service area
Muskingum County, Ohio
Provides EMERGENCY financial assistance on a temporary basis to eligible veterans and their dependents for basic living expenses such as:
  • Rent or mortgage
  • Utility bills
  • Food
  • Prescriptions
The program is not intended to be used on a month to month or extended basis and is provided to those who make a conscientious effort to find a permanent solution to their financial problems. You may be asked and required to seek assistance from other agencies and may be denied assistance if you fail to do so. While you may request help for a specific need, the Muskingum County Veterans Service Commission will determine what assistance may be granted: the VSC is the sole and final decider. Each application shall be determined on its own merits in accordance with the intent of Chapter 5901 of the Ohio Revised Code and pursuant to the policies and procedures as established by the Muskingum County Veterans Service Commission.
Last assured
07/31/2025
Providing organization
Muskingum County Veterans Service Office
County agency dedicated to helping veterans, active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States, and their dependents.