Bedford

Local offices in Bedford

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

• State office

  Taylor County HHS

  405 Jefferson Street, Bedford, IA 50833

  Help here

  • Iowa benefits and HHS servicesCall to arrange an appointment for help with Iowa HHS services and benefit applications.
  Call 712-623-4838DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Bedford City Hall

  625 Court Avenue, Bedford, IA 50833

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city services or monthly utility bills.
  Call 712-523-2210DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Bedford Public Library

  507 Jefferson Street, Bedford, IA 50833

  Help here

  • Library materials and public servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, or ask for research help.Read more
  Call 712-523-2828DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bedford.lib.ia.us

City of Bedford, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bedford

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

Offices for all of Taylor County

Bedford is in Taylor County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Council Bluffs Child Support Services

  300 W Broadway, Suite 10, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the counties served by this office.
  Call 712-242-2358DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Taylor County HHS

  By appointment only, 405 Jefferson St., Bedford, IA 50833; served by Montgomery County HHS

  Help here

  • Food assistance (SNAP)Eligible households can apply for food assistance through Iowa HHS.Apply onlineRead more
  • Health and family benefitsContact Iowa HHS about state health and family assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 712-623-4838DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Taylor County Public Health Agency

  405 Jefferson St., Suite 7, Bedford, IA 50833

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the agency about public and home health services for Taylor County residents.
  Call 712-523-3405DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Creston Office

  109 N. Elm St., Creston, IA 50801

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportGet help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 641-782-4040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Taylor County Veterans Affairs Office

  Taylor County Courthouse, lower level, 405 Jefferson St., Bedford, IA 50833

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the county office for help with veterans’ benefits and services.
  Call 712-523-2766DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on taylorcounty.iowa.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Taylor County Emergency Management

  403 Jefferson St., Bedford, IA 50833

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessContact the county office for information about local emergency preparedness.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on taylorcounty.iowa.gov

Everything in Taylor 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.
• 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