Dakota County
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Local offices in Dakota County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Dakota County Social Services
Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Dakota County Public Health
Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118
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- Public health servicesContact the county for public health programs, clinics, and health information.
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition information, and lactation support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacountymn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Dakota County Community Development Agency
1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123
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- Housing assistanceFind information about affordable rental housing, rental assistance, and housing programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacda.org
Veterans · County office
Dakota County Veterans Services
Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., Suite 420, West St. Paul, MN 55118
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- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dakota County Emergency Management
Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
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- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and learn about local risks.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacountymn.gov
Library · County office
Dakota County Library
Library Administration, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, MN 55123
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and access learning resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dakota County Law Library
Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
Help here
- Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and get information about court forms and legal clinics.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet connected to services and resources for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency
2496 145th St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local help with energy bills, housing, food, and other basic needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capagency.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Dakota County
- Apple Valley
- Burnsville
- Coatesnot checked yet
- Eagan
- Empire
- Farmington
- Hampton
- Hastings
- Inver Grove Heights
- Lakeville
- Lilydale
- Mendotanot checked yet
- Mendota Heights
- Miesvillenot checked yet
- New Triernot checked yet
- Randolphnot checked yet
- Rosemount
- South St. Paul
- Sunfish Lakenot checked yet
- Vermillionnot checked yet
- West St. Paul
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