Kotzebue

Local offices in Kotzebue

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Northwest Inupiat Housing Authority

  1001 Turf Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • Housing servicesContact the housing authority about housing programs and rental homes in Kotzebue.Read more
  Call 907-442-3450DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Finance Department

  258A Third Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • Utility billsAsk about water, sewer, and garbage bills or make a utility payment.
  • Utility bill helpAsk the Finance Department whether you qualify for the city's elder utility rate.
  Call 907-442-3401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkotzebue.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  258A Third Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall with questions for the city or to contact its departments.
  Call 907-442-3401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkotzebue.gov

• State office

  Kotzebue DMV

  605 Third Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and permitsVisit the DMV for driver licensing, permits, and knowledge tests.
  Call 907-269-5551DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov

City of Kotzebue website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kotzebue

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

Job help near Kotzebue

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Northwest Arctic Borough

Kotzebue is in Northwest Arctic Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Maniilaq Women, Infants, and Children Program

  733 2nd Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • WICGet nutrition help and food support if you are pregnant or have a young child.
  Call 907-442-7181DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Kotzebue District Office

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsApply for state assistance programs through the local public assistance office.
  Call 907-442-3451Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Maniilaq Kotzebue Homeless Shelter

  Help here

  • Emergency shelterGet a warm place to sleep, showers, laundry, and food during the winter shelter season.
  Call 907-442-7707Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Maniilaq Public Health Nursing

  750 Bison Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • Public health nursingGet public health nursing services for residents of the Northwest Arctic Borough.
  Call 907-442-7144DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Maniilaq Behavioral Health Services

  733 2nd Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • Counseling and recovery servicesGet counseling and recovery support in person, by phone, or online.Read more
  Call 907-442-7640DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Alaska Public Defender Agency, Kotzebue Office

  308 Shore Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752

  Help here

  • Public defenseContact the office if you need a public defender for a criminal case.
  Call 907-442-3736DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pda.doa.alaska.gov

Everything in Northwest Arctic Borough

Alaska programs by kind of help

These are run by Alaska 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