Bemidji
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Local offices in Bemidji
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Bemidji Housing and Redevelopment Authority
619 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Utilities · City office
City of Bemidji Utility Billing
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Water, sewer, and refuse billsAsk questions about your city water, sewer, or refuse bill, or pay it at City Hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.bemidji.mn.us
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Local office · City office
Bemidji City Hall
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- City services and recordsAsk the City Clerk about city records, local elections, and city services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.bemidji.mn.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Bemidji Senior Center
216 3rd Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Activities and social programsJoin activities and meet with other community members at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bemidjiseniorcenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Bemidji
2300 24th Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and career training options.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Bemidji Public Library
509 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, or attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on krls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bemidji
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
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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
Justice North
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Bi-County Community Action Program, Inc.
6603 Bemidji Ave N, PO Box 579, Bemidji, MN 56601-8669
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Beltrami County
Bemidji is in Beltrami County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Beltrami County Health & Human Services
616 America Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Economic assistance and health coverageApply for food, cash, child care, emergency, and health care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services for parents and children.Read more
- Social servicesGet help with child and family services, adult services, and protection concerns.
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet referrals, case management, and help coordinating mental health or substance use treatment.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beltramicountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Beltrami County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1320 Neilson Ave. SE, Bemidji, MN 56619
Help here
- Homebuyer assistanceAsk about help with down payments and closing costs for eligible Beltrami County homebuyers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hrdc.org
Public health · County office
Beltrami County Public Health
616 America Ave. NW, Suite 130, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family health visits, clinic services, and other public health support.
- WICApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beltramicountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Beltrami County Court Self-Help Clinic
600 Minnesota Ave. NW, Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Court forms and self-helpGet free help with court forms for civil cases at the monthly self-help clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Beltrami County Veteran Services
616 America Ave. NW, Suite 140, Bemidji, MN 56601
Help here
- Veteran benefits and servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beltramicountymn.gov
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.
- 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 - 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
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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