Hamburg

Local offices in Hamburg

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

• Local office · City office

  Hamburg City Hall

  1201 Main Street, Hamburg, IA 51640

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city services and utility bills.
  Call 712-382-1313DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhamburg.org

• Library · City office

  Hamburg Public Library

  1301 Main Street, Hamburg, IA 51640

  Help here

  • Library materials and informationBorrow books and other materials or use the library’s information resources.
  Call 712-382-1395DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hamburg.lib.ia.us

City of Hamburg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hamburg

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

Offices for all of Fremont County

Hamburg is in Fremont County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Child Support Recovery Unit, Council Bluffs

  300 W Broadway, Suite 32, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the unit for help with child support services.
  Call 712-242-2358DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office · State office

  Fremont County Health and Human Services

  414 Clay Street, Sidney, IA 51652

  Help here

  • Health and human services applicationsBy appointment, residents can get help with state assistance programs through the serving office.
  Call 712-328-5661DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Fremont County Public Health

  414 Clay Street, Sidney, IA

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 712-527-9699DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Council Bluffs Office

  231 S Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51523

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for information about services and support.
  Call 712-328-2540DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Fremont County Veterans Affairs

  414 Clay Street, Sidney, IA 51652

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help preparing and submitting claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 712-374-2275DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Fremont County Emergency Management

  2014 290th Avenue, Sidney, IA 51652

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency preparedness information and sign up for county alerts.
  Call 712-374-3355DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fremont County

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.
• 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