Storm Lake
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Local offices in Storm Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Storm Lake City Hall
620 Erie Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall to get help with city services and reach city departments.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stormlake.org
Utilities · City office
Storm Lake Water Billing
620 Erie Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Utility billsPay your city utility bill or ask for help with billing.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stormlake.org
Library · City office
Storm Lake Public Library
609 Cayuga Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stormlake.org
Older adults · Regional office
Storm Lake Senior Center
1628 E Lakeshore Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Senior meals and aging servicesContact Elderbridge to ask about meals and services for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Buena Vista County DHS
311 E. 5th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help in person with applications for Iowa benefits, including food, cash, and health coverage.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Storm Lake VR Branch Office
325 W. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 2, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help with vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Buena Vista County
Storm Lake is in Buena Vista County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Buena Vista County Health and Human Services
311 E. 5th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Benefits and family supportVisit or contact this office for help with Iowa benefit and family support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care
1709 Richland Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and home health support.
- WIC and maternal healthGet nutrition support and health education during pregnancy and early childhood.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bvcph.com
Emergency help · County office
Buena Vista County Emergency Management Agency
411 Expansion Boulevard, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency plans and disaster preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buenavistacounty.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Buena Vista County Veterans Affairs
605 Cayuga Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help checking benefit eligibility, completing forms, and finding follow-up support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buenavistacounty.iowa.gov
State office · County office
Buena Vista County Treasurer Driver License Department
215 E. 5th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew an Iowa driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buenavistacounty.iowa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Spencer Office
714 10th Avenue East, Suite 1, Spencer, IA 51301
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to services and support for older adults in Buena Vista County.
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
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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.
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