Rochester

Local offices in Rochester

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

• Utilities · City office

  Rochester Public Utilities (RPU)

  4000 East River Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906

  Help here

  • Residential utility account helpContact RPU about residential electric or water bills, payment options, and utility service.Read more
  • Utility bill assistance referralsRPU lists local programs that may help eligible residents with utility bills.Read more
  Call 507-280-1500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 United Way of Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, utility bills, food, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Rochester 311

  201 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • City service helpCall 311 to ask a question, report a concern, or find the right City team.
  Call 507-328-2311DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochestermn.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Rochester

  2070 College View Road East, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet free help with job searches, resumes, interview practice, career planning, and training resources.
  • Unemployment supportGet help returning to work after losing a job and find information about unemployment services.
  Call 507-292-5152DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov

• Library · City office

  Rochester Public Library

  101 2nd Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, research help, and other library services.Read more
  Call 507-328-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Recreation

  201 4th Street SE, Room 150, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for city recreation programs, classes, and sports leagues.Apply online
  Call 507-328-2311DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochestermn.gov

City of Rochester, Minnesota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rochester

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

Offices for all of Olmsted County

Rochester is in Olmsted County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Olmsted County Family Support & Assistance

  2117 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Food, cash, health care, and child care assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, health care, or child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help applying for child support services or collecting child support.Read more
  Call 507-328-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on olmstedcounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Olmsted County WIC

  2100 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 507-328-7555DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on olmstedcounty.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  2117 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and public housingAsk about rental assistance programs and housing owned by the county housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
  • Home repair assistanceAsk about loans that can help eligible homeowners repair or improve their homes.Read more
  Call 507-328-7150DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on olmstedcounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Olmsted County Public Health Services

  2100 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about health services, immunizations, testing, and referrals.Read more
  Call 507-328-7500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on olmstedcounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Olmsted County Public Law Library

  151 4th Street SE, 5th Floor, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Legal research and court self-helpUse legal research materials, court forms, and self-help resources for representing yourself.
  Call 507-218-3778DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on olmstedlawlibrary.com

• Human services · County office

  Olmsted County Child & Family Services

  2117 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  Help here

  • Child and family supportAsk about county services that support children, parents, and families.Read more
  Call 507-328-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on olmstedcounty.gov

Everything in Olmsted County

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