Rugby

Local offices in Rugby

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

• Utilities · City office

  Rugby Municipal Utilities

  223 South Main Avenue, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingAsk about water, sewer, garbage service, and utility bills.
  Call 701-776-6181DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrugbynd.com

• Local office · City office

  Rugby City Hall

  223 South Main Avenue, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • City administration and public recordsGet help with city questions, public records, licenses, permits, and city finances.
  Call 701-776-6181DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrugbynd.com

• Library · Regional office

  Heart of America Library

  201 3rd Street SW, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • Public libraryUse the library's books, public programs, and other library services.
  Call 701-776-6223DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rugbyndlibrary.com

City of Rugby website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rugby

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

Offices for all of Pierce County

Rugby is in Pierce County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Pierce County Human Service Zone

  240 2nd St SE, Suite 2, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, health, heating, child care, and cash assistance, and get referrals to local services.Apply online
  Call 701-776-5818DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piercecountynd.gov

• Public health · County office

  Pierce County Public Health

  240 2nd St SE, Suite 1, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • WICCall to arrange an in-person appointment to apply for WIC food benefits.Read more
  Call 701-776-6783DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piercecountynd.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Pierce County Veterans Service Office

  240 2nd St SE, Suite 5, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with military records, VA benefits, proof of service, burial payments, and pensions.
  Call 701-776-6178DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piercecountynd.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Pierce County Emergency Management

  240 2nd St SE, Suite 9, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency preparedness and alerts.
  Call 701-351-0377DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piercecountynd.gov

• Library · City office

  Heart of America Library

  201 3rd St SW, Rugby, ND 58368

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse the library's public collections, programs, and other library services.
  Call 701-776-6223DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rugbyndlibrary.com

Everything in Pierce County

North Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by North Dakota 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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