Perham

Local offices in Perham

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 Perham

  125 2nd Ave NE, Perham, MN 56573

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about applying for income-based public housing.
  Call 218-346-4582DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  Perham Area Community Center

  620 3rd Ave SE, Perham, MN 56573

  Help here

  • Community center activitiesVisit the center for fitness, aquatics, youth programs, and community activities.
  Call 218-346-7222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perhamareacommunitycenter.net

• Local office · City office

  Perham City Hall

  125 Second Avenue NE, Perham, MN 56573

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Utility billingGet help with city utility bills and payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 218-346-4455DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.perham.mn.us

• Library · City office

  Perham Area Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public services.
  Call 218-346-4892Website

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

City of Perham website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Perham

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

Offices for all of Otter Tail County

Perham is in Otter Tail County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Otter Tail County Human Services

  500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

  Help here

  • Financial and social servicesGet help with financial assistance and other county social services.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  • Behavioral healthFind county mental health and substance use services.
  Call 218-998-8150DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and affordable housingApply for rental assistance, housing vouchers, or county public housing.Apply online
  Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Otter Tail County Public Health

  500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and family health support.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
  Call 218-998-8320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 218-745-6733Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Otter Tail County Veterans Service Office

  505 S Court St, Suite 2, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportVeterans and their families can get help with benefits, claims, health care access, and local programs.
  Call 218-998-8605DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Otter Tail County Emergency Management

  500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet preparedness information, emergency alerts, and guidance during disasters.
  Call 218-998-8067DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Otter Tail County

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