Lee County

Local offices in Lee County

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

• State office

  Lee County DHS North

  933 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA 52627

  Help here

  • Iowa benefits assistanceVisit the local Iowa HHS office for help with state benefit programs.Apply online
  Call 319-372-3651DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Lee County DHS South

  307 Bank Street, Keokuk, IA 52632

  Help here

  • State benefits and human servicesContact this Iowa HHS office for help with state benefits and human services.Apply online
  Call 319-524-1052DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lee County Health Department

  5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe department provides public health nursing, health education, environmental health services, and other support to county residents.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition education and eligible foods for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 319-372-5225DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lee County Emergency Medical Services

  315 South Main Street, Donnellson, IA 52625

  Help here

  • Ambulance service informationLee County EMS provides ambulance response and transport for county residents.
  Call 319-835-3213DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lee County Veterans Affairs

  220 South 7th Street, Building 1, Montrose, IA 52639

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for county, state, and federal benefits, including disability claims.
  Call 319-372-5853DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecounty.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Lee County Emergency Management Agency

  315 South Main Street, Donnellson, IA 52625

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency helps residents prepare for emergencies and shares information about response and recovery.
  Call 319-371-3446DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecounty.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  IowaWORKS Burlington

  550 South Gear Avenue, Suite 35, West Burlington, IA 52655

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpThe IowaWORKS center offers career planning and help with finding work.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Lee County, Iowa website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lee County

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

Cities and towns in Lee County

• Donnellson
• Fort Madison
• Franklinnot checked yet
• Houghtonnot checked yet
• Keokuk
• Montrose
• St. Paulnot checked yet
• West Point

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