Grafton

Local offices in Grafton

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

• Housing help · County office

  Walsh County Housing Authority

  600 E 9th Street, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • Rental assistanceAsk about rental help and housing options for people who qualify.
  Call 701-352-3260DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on glb.hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Utility Billing

  5 East 4th Street, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Utility billingContact the city to ask about utility bills and payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 701-352-1561DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on graftonnd.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  FirstLink 2-1-1

  Help here

  • 211 information and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local resources and support across North Dakota.
  Call 701-235-7335Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myfirstlink.org

• State office

  North Dakota Driver License Site

  701 W 6th Street, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit this site for driver license services on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Carnegie Regional Library

  630 Griggs Avenue, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and get help finding library resources.
  Call 701-352-2754DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on graftonndlibrary.com

City of Grafton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Grafton

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

Offices for all of Walsh County

Grafton is in Walsh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Walsh County Human Service Zone

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceContact the zone for information about benefits and help with an existing case.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Red River Valley Community Action

  4212 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about available housing, energy, and emergency assistance programs for area residents.
  Call 701-746-5431DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rrvca.com

• Public health · County office

  Walsh County Health District and WIC

  638 Cooper Ave, Suite 3, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, immunizations, screenings, and other public health services.
  • WICEligible women, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
  Call 701-352-5139DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walshcountynd.com

• Local office · Regional office

  North Dakota 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 to find local health and human services and get connected to help.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcares.nd.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Walsh County District Court

  600 Cooper Ave, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • Court information and self-helpContact the clerk for county court information and help finding court forms and services.
  Call 701-352-0350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcourts.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Walsh County Veterans Service Office

  638 Cooper Ave, Suite 5, Grafton, ND 58237

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and finding services.Read more
  Call 701-352-5030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walshcountynd.com

Everything in Walsh County

North Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by North 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.
• 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