Hudson
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Local offices in Hudson
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Local office · City office
Hudson City Hall
525 Jefferson St, Hudson, IA 50643
Help here
- City services and public informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and public information.
- Water, sewer, and garbage billingAsk the city about water and sewer service and charges on the city utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhudsonia.com
Library · City office
Hudson Public Library
401 Fifth Street, Hudson, IA 50643
Help here
- Library and learning resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers and internet, and take part in library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hudson.lib.ia.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Black Hawk County
Hudson is in Black Hawk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Black Hawk County HHS
1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo, IA 50704
Help here
- Iowa benefits assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with state assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Black Hawk County Health Department
1407 Independence Ave., 5th Floor, Waterloo, IA 50703
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides programs that protect health and help prevent disease.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhcpublichealth.org
Veterans · County office
Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs
1210 Idaho Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceStaff help veterans and their families learn about benefits and complete applications.
- Emergency relief for veteransEligible veterans may apply for help with urgent needs such as food, shelter, transportation, and utilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
Child support · State office
Waterloo Child Support Services
3254 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702
Help here
- Child support servicesThis office helps families with child support services for cases in the counties it serves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Black Hawk County Emergency Management Agency
1925 Newell Street, Waterloo, IA 50707
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can find disaster information and sign up for local emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhciaema.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
County Social Services
1407 Independence Avenue, 4th Floor, Waterloo, IA 50703
Help here
- Mental health and disability servicesThe regional office helps residents find mental health and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countysocialservices.org
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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