The goal of the Public Assistance Program is to promote, to the highest level possible, independence and security for Arlington residents through the provision of financial, medical, nutritional, and housing assistance. Residents served by these programs are low income families, adults, and persons who are disabled or elderly. Participants must meet a variety of federal, state, and local eligibility criteria. Management of the shelters is provided by private, non-profit organizations. This locally funded program subsidizes the cost of prescription medications for indigent County residents.
Eligible individuals make a copayment toward the cost of their prescriptions.
Eligible elderly and disabled homeowners may be deferred or exempted from paying real estate taxes.