New Hampton
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Local offices in New Hampton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Chickasaw County DHS
260 E. Prospect Street, New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- State benefits officeContact this appointment-only location for help with state benefits; it is served by the Floyd County office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Utilities · City office
New Hampton Municipal Utilities
112 E Main Street, New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Internet, phone, and utility customer serviceGet help with New Hampton Municipal Utilities internet and phone service and ask about electric utility service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nhmu.com
Utilities · City office
New Hampton Municipal Light Plant
921 N Canty Avenue, New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Electric utility serviceGet help with electric utility service from the community-owned light plant.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nhmu.com
Local office · City office
New Hampton City Offices
112 East Spring Street, New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or call the City Clerk for city services and to ask about electricity, water, sewer, and garbage bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newhamptonia.com
Older adults · Regional office
Chickasaw Event Center
301 North Water Avenue, New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Community and senior servicesFind meals, hunger assistance, bus trips, classes, card games, and a place to socialize.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com
State office
Chickasaw County Driver's License Office
Chickasaw County Courthouse, 8 E. Prospect Street, New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Driver's license servicesCall to schedule an appointment for driver's license services at the courthouse.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chickasawcounty.iowa.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Hampton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
1605 Lafayette Steet, Waterloo, IA 50703
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)
305 N. Montgomery St., Decorah, IA 52101-0487
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chickasaw County
New Hampton is in Chickasaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chickasaw County General Assistance
2275 S. Linn Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- General assistanceApply for help with urgent rent, utility, or medication costs if you meet county rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chickasawcounty.iowa.gov
State office
Chickasaw County HHS Office
260 E. Prospect St., New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- HHS benefitsContact Iowa HHS about benefits and other services; this location is served by the Floyd County office and visits are by appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Chickasaw County Public Health and Home Care Services
260 E. Prospect St., New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Public health and home careGet local public health services, vaccines, and home care support.
- WICGet help applying for WIC food and nutrition benefits for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chickasawcounty.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Iowa District Court for Chickasaw County
8 E. Prospect St., New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Court information and self-representation resourcesFind local court information and links to help representing yourself in court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Decorah Office
915 Short St., Suite 169, Decorah, IA 52101
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding meals, caregiver support, and services that help older adults stay independent.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org
Veterans · County office
Chickasaw County Veterans Affairs
2275 S. Linn Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, military records, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chickasawcounty.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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