General Assistance
Welcome to the General Assistance Program Information Page
The General Assistance Program assists residents of Lisbon with basic necessities when the need is immediate and the individual is unable to provide the basic necessities essential to maintain themselves or their families. This is a program of last resort. Basic needs include the following:
- Food
- Utilities
- Heating Fuel
- Rent/Mortgage
- Personal/Household Supplies
The Town of Lisbon administers a General Assistance Program for the support of eligible residents. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4305, the Municipal Officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program.
The Town's General Assistance Program Administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application.
The Department of Human Services toll-free number to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program is 800-442-6003.
General Assistance Ordinance (as prepared by Maine Municipal Association - updated September 2024).
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