Tripoli

Local offices in Tripoli

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Tripoli City Hall

  303 South Main, Tripoli, IA 50676

  Help here

  • City services and recordsAsk about city services, permits, records, and other city business.
  • Water, sewer, and trash billsPay city utility bills at City Hall or online, and contact the city with billing questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 319-882-4801DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tripoliiowa.com

• Library · City office

  Tripoli Public Library

  101 4th Ave. SW, Tripoli, IA 50676

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
  Call 319-882-4807DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tripoli.lib.ia.us

City of Tripoli, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tripoli

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Bremer County

Tripoli is in Bremer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Bremer County Community Based Services Office

  403 3rd Street SE, Waverly, IA 50677

  Help here

  • General assistanceYou can ask about help with rent, utilities, food, medicine, or funeral costs.
  Call 319-352-1919DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bremercounty.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Bremer County WIC Clinic

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and food benefits for eligible families.Apply online
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office · State office

  Bremer County DHS

  203 1st Ave. NE, Waverly, IA 50677

  Help here

  • Income maintenance and social servicesYou can contact Iowa HHS about benefits and social services for Bremer County residents.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

  915 Short Street, Suite 169, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find services and support.
  Call 800-779-8707DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org

• Veterans · County office

  Bremer County Veterans Affairs

  203 1st Ave NE, Waverly, IA 50677

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for county, state, and federal benefits.Read more
  Call 319-352-4209DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bremercountyva.org

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search Iowa 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

Everything in Bremer County

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