Dakota County

Local offices in Dakota County

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

• Housing help · County office

  Dakota County Community Development Agency

  1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceFind information about affordable rental housing, rental assistance, and housing programs.Apply online
  Call 651-675-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Dakota County Public Health

  Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health programs, clinics, and health information.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition information, and lactation support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 952-891-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dakota County Law Library

  Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and get information about court forms and legal clinics.
  Call 651-438-8080DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Dakota County Social Services

  Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118

  Help here

  • Adult social servicesGet information and referrals for adult social services and support.Read more
  • Housing Resource LineTalk with county staff about housing resources and help during a housing crisis.Read more
  • Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  Call 651-554-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services informationGet connected to services and resources for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 651-641-8612Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dakota County Veterans Services

  Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., Suite 420, West St. Paul, MN 55118

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
  Call 651-554-5601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dakota County Emergency Management

  Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and learn about local risks.Read more
  Call 651-438-4322DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Dakota County Library

  Library Administration, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, MN 55123

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and access learning resources.Read more
  Call 651-450-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

Dakota County 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.

Cities and towns in Dakota County

• Apple Valley
• Burnsville
• Coatesnot checked yet
• Eagan
• Empire
• Farmington
• Hampton
• Hastings
• Inver Grove Heights
• Lakeville
• Lilydale
• Mendotanot checked yet
• Mendota Heights
• Miesvillenot checked yet
• New Triernot checked yet
• Randolphnot checked yet
• Rosemount
• South St. Paul
• Sunfish Lakenot checked yet
• Vermillionnot checked yet
• West St. Paul

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