International Falls
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Local offices in International Falls
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of International Falls
1200 Riverside Drive, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about affordable public housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.international-falls.mn.us
Utilities · City office
International Falls Water Department
600 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with your city water or sewer bill and payment options.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.international-falls.mn.us
Local office · City office
International Falls City Hall
600 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services, bills, and city government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.international-falls.mn.us
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in International Falls
401 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Job search helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
State office
Falls License Bureau, Deputy Registrar 025
1225 Third Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Driver's licenses and state identificationApply in person for or renew a driver's license or state identification card.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fallsdmv.org
Library · City office
International Falls Public Library
750 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use library programs and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on internationalfallslibrary.us
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Backus Community Center
900 5th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Community programs and activitiesFind community events, classes, and activities at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on backusab.org
City of International Falls website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve International Falls
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
Second Harvest Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
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
Justice North
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
KOOTASCA Community Action
201 NW 4th St Ste 130, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-2746
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Koochiching County
International Falls is in Koochiching County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services
1000 5th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Financial and family assistanceApply for food, child care, emergency, and other financial assistance.Apply online
- Social servicesGet help with mental health, adult and child protection, and other social services.
- Public health servicesGet public health information, referrals, and health services for children and families.
- Child supportGet help with establishing and changing child support orders and collecting payments.
- WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a young child.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on koochiching.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Koochiching County Law Library
Koochiching County Courthouse, 715 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Law libraryUse legal reference materials at the county law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
221 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding aging services and local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arrowheadaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Koochiching County Emergency Management Division
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessFind information about preparing for disasters and county emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on koochiching.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in International Falls
401 4th Street, Suite 100, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Job search assistanceGet help with resumes, interviews, job searches, and training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988