Fargo
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Local offices in Fargo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
FargoOne (3-1-1)
Help here
- City information and service requestsContact FargoOne with questions about city services or to report a city problem.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargond.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Department
225 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102
Help here
- Utility bills and service changesGet help paying a city utility bill or starting, stopping, or changing utility service.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargond.gov
Library · City office
Fargo Public Library
101 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102
Help here
- Library cards, books, and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other items, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargond.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Fargo Park District
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation facilities, activities, and programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargoparks.com
Housing authority · City office
Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
325 N Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing options and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargohousing.org
State office · State office
Cass County Human Service Zone
1010 2nd Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- Economic assistance and benefitsApply for food, health coverage, energy, and family assistance through the local Human Service Zone office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Fargo Workforce Center
1350 32nd Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding a job, preparing for interviews, and accessing workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
State office · State office
NDDOT Fargo Driver License Site
4101 13th Avenue South, Suite 1200, Fargo, ND
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this site for driver license services and scheduled driving tests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
State office · Regional office
FirstLink 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Cass County
Fargo is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cass Human Service Zone
1010 2nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58108
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for or get help with food, medical, child care, heating, and cash assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Family and adult servicesGet help with services for children, adults, and families who need support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountynd.gov
Public health · Regional office
Fargo Cass Public Health
1240 25th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and family planning care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargond.gov
Public health · Regional office
Fargo Cass Public Health WIC
1240 25th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and referrals to other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fargond.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cass County Emergency Management
1220 25th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and assistanceGet information on preparing for emergencies and help finding disaster assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountynd.gov
Veterans · County office
Cass County Veterans Services
211 Ninth St. S., Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountynd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
East Central Judicial District Court and ND Legal Self Help Center
211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Help here
- Court and legal self-help informationGet court information and find North Dakota legal self-help resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountynd.gov
North Dakota programs by kind of help
These are run by North Dakota 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- FirstLink
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988