Monroe County Veteran Emergency Financial Assistance
What you need to provide to apply for County Emergency Financial Assistance benefits:
DD-214 [Military Discharge]
Valid Michigan Photo ID
Verification of Income and Expenses
Utility Shut-off Notices
Foreclosure Notice
Eviction Notice
Widows must also provide:
Marriage Certificate
Certified Death Certificate
Emergency Financial Assistance Application
Submit application by email, fax, mail or drop off to:
Email: kathy_vanderbush@monroemi.org
Fax: 734-240-3286
Mail or drop off: 965 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, MI 48161
Call 734-240-3287 for more information or assistance
County Burial Benefits
The Monroe County Department of Veterans Affairs assists veterans and surviving spouses with burial expenses. To qualify, the veteran must have an Honorable Discharge with at least 90 days of recognized war time service. And, at the time of the veteran or spouse of veteran's death, assets are less than $40,000, not including a home of residence.
The county will provide a one time payment of $300.00 toward burial expenses and $50.00 toward the cost of installing a military government marker at the veteran's gravesite. There is no cost for the military marker. Spouses of veterans are not eligible for a military government marker.
To apply for these benefits, you will need the following documents:
Miltary Discharge (DD-214 or equivilent)
Certified Death Certificate
Itemized Funeral Bill
Please bring these documents to the Monroe County Department of Veterans Affairs location
965 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, MI 48161
Call 734-240-3287 for more information or assistance
