Watertown
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Local offices in Watertown
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Local office · City office
Watertown City Hall
20 N Maple, Watertown, SD 57201
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- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services, staff, and public information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watertownsd.us
Utilities · City office
Watertown Municipal Utilities
901 4th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Utility bills and payment optionsGet help with electric, water, gas, and utility bills, including payment options and budget billing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watertownmu.com
Library · City office
Watertown Regional Library
160 6th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watertownsd.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Watertown Senior Citizens Center
26 1st Avenue SW, Watertown, SD 57201
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- Activities for older adultsAdults age 55 and older can call for information about activities and programs at the center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Watertown Job Service Office
2001 9th Avenue SW, Suite 200, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, career planning, skills, and training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
State office · State office
Codington County Driver License Office
2001 9th Avenue SW, Suite 100, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or identification card in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
State office · State office
Watertown Department of Social Services Office
2001 9th Ave SW, Suite 300, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Economic assistanceContact the office for help with applications for food and other assistance programs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the state office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
City of Watertown, South Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Codington County
Watertown is in Codington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Codington County Community Services
7 W Kemp, Watertown, SD 57201
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- Emergency assistance and case managementEligible county residents can request help with urgent rent, utilities, medical costs, burial costs, and referrals to other resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on codington.sdcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Codington County Public Health Nursing Office
104 1st Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Public health nursingThe office provides pregnancy support, developmental screenings, immunizations for children, and other community nursing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on codington.sdcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Codington County Veterans Service Office
101 19th Street NE, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help checking eligibility and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on codington.sdcounty.gov
State office · State office
Watertown WIC Local Agency
2001 9th Ave SW, Suite 500, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get nutrition support through the WIC program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Child support · State office
South Dakota Child Support Watertown Office
2001 9th Ave SW, Suite 300, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can apply for help with child support services at the Watertown office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Local office · Regional office
Helpline Center 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 for help finding local health, human service, and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
South Dakota programs by kind of help
These are run by South 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
- Helpline Center 211
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