Houston
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Local offices in Houston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Library · Regional office
Houston Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, get a library card, use library resources, and join programs for children and adults.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on houston.lib.mn.us
Local office · City office
Houston City Hall
105 W. Maple Street, Houston, MN 55943
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, questions, or city records.
- Utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city utility service and billing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on houston.govoffice.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Houston Community Center
109 W. Cedar Street, Houston, MN 55943
Help here
- Community center facilityResidents can contact City Hall about reserving the community center for a gathering or activity.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on houston.govoffice.com
City of Houston, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Houston
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Channel One Regional Food Bank
131 35th Street, SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Semcac
204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN 55971-8812
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Houston County
Houston is in Houston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Houston County Human Services
304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN 55921
Help here
- Financial and social servicesApply for food, cash, child care, health coverage, and emergency assistance, and get connected to social services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.
- Behavioral health and protection servicesGet county help with behavioral health, adult protection, and child protection services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hocomn.gov
Public health · County office
Houston County Public Health
611 Vista Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and help with family health, immunizations, and home and community-based services.
- WICApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hocomn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Houston County Law Library
Houston County Courthouse, 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN 55921
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse the county law library to find legal research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
2746 Superior Drive NW, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55901
Help here
- Aging services and resource navigationOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and planning for long-term care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Houston County Veterans Services
611 Vista Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help connecting with support and services for Minnesota veterans and their families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hocomn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Houston County Emergency Management
306 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN 55921
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for disasters and emergencies in Houston County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hocomn.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 2-1-1 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.
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