Estherville
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Local offices in Estherville
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Local office · City office
Estherville City Offices
2 North 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- City servicesVisit or call the city offices for help with city government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofestherville.org
Utilities · City office
Estherville Utility Billing
2 North 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Utility billingContact the utility office to pay bills or ask about city utility service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on esthervilleia.municipalonlinepayments.com
Library · City office
Estherville Public Library
613 Central Avenue, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers, and join library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofestherville.org
Older adults · Regional office
Estherville Senior Center
4 N 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Senior meals and aging servicesContact Elderbridge to ask about meals and services for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on elderbridge.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Emmet County
Estherville is in Emmet County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Emmet County Public Health
508 S 1st St, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on emmetcountyia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Emmet County Emergency Management/911
114 N 6th St, Suite 3, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about hazards and storm reporting.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on emmetcountyia.gov
Veterans · County office
Emmet County Veterans Affairs
508 S 1st St, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and assistance with eligible needs such as rent, utilities, and burial costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Emmet County Clerk of Court
609 1st Avenue North, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Court and self-represented litigant informationContact the clerk for court records, case information, and help finding court resources for people representing themselves.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Library · City office
Estherville Public Library
613 Central Ave, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections and electronic resources, including books, ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofestherville.org
State office · State office
Emmet County DHS
220 S 1st Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Help here
- Benefits assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with Iowa Health and Human Services programs, including income maintenance benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
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
- 211 Iowa
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.
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