Cottonwood
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Local offices in Cottonwood
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Local office · City office
Cottonwood City Hall
506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and local government information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodidaho.org
Utilities · City office
City of Cottonwood Utilities
506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the city about water and sewer service or utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodidaho.org
Library · Nonprofit
Prairie Community Library
506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its community library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lcsc.edu
Older adults · Nonprofit
Cottonwood Community Center
506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522
Help here
- Senior centerContact the center for local senior services and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aging.idaho.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Idaho County
Cottonwood is in Idaho County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Idaho County Veterans Services
318 E. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans can call to make an appointment for help with services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on idahocounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Idaho County Office of Disaster Management
320 W. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530
Help here
- Disaster preparedness informationResidents can get information to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on idahocounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Idaho County District Court
320 W. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530
Help here
- Court filings and protection ordersResidents can contact the court about case filings, traffic tickets, and protection orders.Apply online
- Court self-help resourcesResidents can find forms and information for common Idaho court matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on idahocounty.org
Public health · Regional office
Public Health - Idaho North Central District, Grangeville Office
903 W. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530
Help here
- Local public health servicesResidents can contact the district office about public health services in Idaho County.Read more
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get help applying for WIC food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on idahopublichealth.com
State office · State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Grangeville Office
216 S. C St., Grangeville, ID 83530
Help here
- Public assistanceResidents can contact the office for help with state health and financial assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership, Grangeville
158 E. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530
Help here
- Community assistanceResidents can contact the agency to ask about local food and other assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cap4action.org
Idaho programs by kind of help
These are run by Idaho and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Idaho CareLine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988