Cokato
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Local offices in Cokato
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Cokato City Hall
255 South Broadway Ave., Cokato, MN 55321
Help here
- City services and administrationContact City Hall for city information, records, elections, and other resident services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cokato.mn.us
Utilities · City office
Cokato Residential Utilities
255 South Broadway Ave., Cokato, MN 55321
Help here
- Water, sewer, and storm sewer billsView, pay, or ask about your City of Cokato water, sewer, and storm sewer bill.Apply online
- Utility bill assistance referralsFind contact information for local organizations that may help with utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cokato.mn.us
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library - Cokato
175 4th St. W., Cokato, MN 55321
Help here
- Library servicesUse your library to borrow books and other materials, attend programs, and get help with research.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on griver.org
State office · State office
Cokato Licensing
265 Millard Ave. SW, Cokato, MN 55321
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, update your address, or request a replacement card.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on litchfieldlicensing.com
City of Cokato, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wright County
Cokato is in Wright County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wright County Health & Human Services
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 2100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Social services and financial assistanceContact the county for food, medical, child care, and cash assistance, or help finding social services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.Read more
- Behavioral healthContact the county for behavioral health and chemical health intake services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Wright County Public Health
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 2100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, referrals, and help with family planning and health concerns.
- Car seat safetyEligible families can ask about free car seats, and any Wright County family can request a car seat safety check.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Wright County Veteran Services
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Wright County Law Library
3700 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 012, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Law library and legal clinicUse legal materials and court forms, or call to ask about the free legal clinic for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Wright County Community Action
130 Division Street West, Maple Lake, MN 55358
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about housing, food, energy assistance, and other community programs for people with low incomes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wccaweb.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Wright County Community Action WIC
130 Division Street West, Maple Lake, MN 55358
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition education, food support, breastfeeding information, and referrals for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wccaweb.com
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