Fort Dodge
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Local offices in Fort Dodge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Webster County HHS Office
330 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Public benefitsAsk about applying for Iowa benefits and services, including food and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Housing help · City office
Fort Dodge Housing Agency
700 South 17th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or ask about rental assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fd-housing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
819 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Utility accounts and bill paymentsGet help with water, sewer, storm sewer, garbage, and recycling bills or start residential service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortdodge.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Citizen’s Central
617 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Community activities and adult programsFind recreation activities, classes, and social programs for adults and other community members.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortdodge.gov
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Fort Dodge
330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Job and unemployment assistanceJob seekers in Calhoun County can get career help, resume support, training referrals, and unemployment assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
State office
Fort Dodge Driver’s License Service Center
3229 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew an Iowa driver’s license or identification card in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowadot.gov
Library · City office
Fort Dodge Public Library
424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortdodgelibrary.org
Local office · City office
Fort Dodge City Hall
819 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services, offices, and public records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortdodge.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Dodge
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
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Webster County
Fort Dodge is in Webster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Webster Outreach
704 Central Ave, Second Floor, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Food supportVisit the Webster Outreach office for food pantry programs and other food help.
- Energy and housing helpAsk about help with heating bills, weatherization, crisis energy needs, and housing programs.
- Family programsAsk about family support programs for children and parents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on udmo.com
Public health · County office
Fort Dodge WIC Clinic
723 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- WICWIC offers food support, nutrition help, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office
Webster County Iowa HHS Office
330 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food or cash benefits at the local Iowa HHS office.Apply onlineRead more
- Medical assistanceAsk the local office for help with Medicaid applications and coverage.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Webster County Health Department
723 1st Ave S, Suite 220, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for public health services, health screenings, and clinic care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webstercountyia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge Office
308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Local office · Regional office
Iowa 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search Iowa 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Iowa programs by kind of help
These are run by Iowa 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988