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Local offices in Bloomington
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Local office · City office
Bloomington Civic Plaza
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit the city for help finding a department or city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Human services · City office
Community Services
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Help here
- Community support and referralsContact Community Services for help connecting with community programs and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Housing authority · City office
Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher rent assistanceApply for a voucher to help pay rent if your household meets the program rules.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Help here
- City utility accounts and billsGet help setting up or paying your city water, sewer, storm sewer, garbage and recycling services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs, events and activities.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Older adults · City office
Bloomington 50+ Programs at Logan Lodge
9930 Logan Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431
Help here
- Programs for adults 50+Join fitness, social, arts and learning programs for adults age 50 and older.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Local office · City office
Energy Assistance referrals
Help here
- Energy Assistance ProgramAsk Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County about help paying gas and electric bills if your household qualifies.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bloomingtonmn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce Bloomington
4220 W. Old Shakopee Road, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55437
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet free help with job searches, resumes, interviews and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
City of Bloomington, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Hennepin County
Bloomington is in Hennepin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hennepin County Human Services
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Help here
- Economic supportApply for food, cash, and health care benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
- Senior and disability servicesFind county support to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their communities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Public health · County office
Hennepin County Public Health
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinic services, and help staying healthy.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Public health · County office
Hennepin County WIC
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and young children can get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Hennepin County Behavioral Health Center
Help here
- Walk-in behavioral health supportGet walk-in help with behavioral health needs and connections to care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Hennepin County Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportA county representative can help veterans and their families access benefits and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Child support · County office
Hennepin County Child Support Services
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support and parentage orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota 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 - 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
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988