Dakota County
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Local offices in Dakota County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Help finding local supportCall 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Housing authority · City office
South Sioux City Housing Agency
118 East 21st Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Help here
- Affordable housingThe agency provides affordable housing programs for people who meet its income requirements.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sschousingagency.com
Public health · County office
Dakota County Health Department
1601 Broadway Street, Dakota City, NE 68731
Help here
- Immunization clinicsCall the department to schedule an appointment for vaccinations.
- Public health and testingThe department offers disease investigation, TB testing, well water testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacounty.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dakota County Court
1601 Broadway Street, Dakota City, NE 68731
Help here
- County court mattersResidents can contact the court about probate, juvenile, traffic, small claims, and other county court cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacounty.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dakota County Clerk of District Court
1601 Broadway Street, Dakota City, NE 68731
Help here
- District court records and servicesThe clerk handles court records, domestic relations cases, appeals, and passport appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacounty.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
119 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with in-home, nutrition, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Veterans · County office
Dakota County Veterans Service Office
1601 Broadway Street, Dakota City, NE 68731
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpThe office helps veterans and their dependents learn about benefits and prepare applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacounty.ne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dakota County Emergency Management
701 W 29th Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe emergency manager coordinates local preparation, response, and recovery for disasters and other emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotacounty.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Dakota County
1601 Broadway, Dakota City, NE 68731
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsResidents can apply for driver licenses, permits, and state ID cards at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Dakota County, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dakota County
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 for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
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
Legal Aid of Nebraska
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
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.
P.O. Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Dakota County
Nebraska programs by kind of help
These are run by Nebraska 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
- Nebraska 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988