Mountain Home
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Local offices in Mountain Home
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Local office · City office
Mountain Home City Hall
160 South 3rd East, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- City information and recordsAsk about city services, request public records, or get help finding the right city department.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountain-home.us
Utilities · City office
Mountain Home Utility Billing
160 South 3rd East, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Water and sewer utility accountsStart water service, ask about your utility bill, or arrange more time to pay.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountain-home.us
Library · City office
Mountain Home Public Library
790 North 10th East, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its learning and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountain-home.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Mountain Home Senior Citizen Center
1000 North 3rd East, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Meals and senior activitiesGet a community meal, ask about Meals on Wheels, or find activities at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainhomeseniorcenter.org
State office · State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Mountain Home Office
520 E. 8th St. N., Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesAsk about applying for food, medical, cash, and child care assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
State office · State office
Elmore County Driver Services, Mountain Home
125 S. 5th E. St., Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew an Idaho driver license and ask about driver testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Elmore County
Mountain Home is in Elmore County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Elmore County Social Services
150 S 4th E, Suite 3, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Social services assistanceContact the county about help with social services and indigent assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmorecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Elmore County Emergency Management
2280 American Legion Blvd., Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmorecounty.org
Veterans · County office
Elmore County Veterans Service Officer
515 E 2nd S, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims assistanceGet help preparing claims for veterans benefits and other eligible privileges.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmorecounty.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Elmore County Court Assistance Office
150 S 4th E, Suite 4, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Civil court self-helpGet court forms, document review, and information for civil matters such as divorce, custody, and small claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
Library · City office
Mountain Home Public Library
790 N 10th E, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use public computers and printing services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhlibrary.org
State office · State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Mountain Home Office
520 E 8th St. N, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsGet help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
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