Dakota City
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Local offices in Dakota City
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Local office · City office
Dakota City Hall
26 5th Street, Dakota City, IA 50529
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for city services, forms, payments, and council information.
- Utility paymentsPay city utility bills through the city's online payments page or contact City Hall for help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dakotacityiowa.com
City of Dakota City, Iowa website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Humboldt County
Dakota City is in Humboldt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Humboldt County Public Health
1000 15th St North, Humboldt, IA 50548
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county public health office for local health services and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Humboldt County Veterans Affairs
203 Main St., Humboldt, IA 50548
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services through the county veterans office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Humboldt County Emergency Management Office
426 Sumner Avenue, Humboldt, IA 50548
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county office for help with emergency planning and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humboldtcounty.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Humboldt County Health and Human Services
203 Main St., Dakota City, IA 50529
Help here
- Health and human services benefitsCall to arrange an appointment for state benefits and human services help in Humboldt County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge Office
308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, benefits help, and caregiver support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Humboldt Outreach
419 Sumner Ave, Humboldt, IA 50548
Help here
- Food pantryCall to arrange an appointment for food pantry help.
- Energy assistanceApply for help with energy bills or home weatherization through the outreach office.
- Housing assistanceContact the office to ask about housing programs available in Humboldt County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on udmo.com
Iowa programs by kind of help
These are run by Iowa 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988