Bonner County
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Local offices in Bonner County
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Human services · County office
Bonner County Indigent Services
1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- County assistanceThe county reviews applications for limited emergency assistance when no other help is available.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Public health · Regional office
Panhandle Health District, Bonner County Office
2101 W. Pine Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesThe office provides public health and clinical services for Bonner County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on panhandlehealthdistrict.org
Public health · Regional office
Panhandle Health District WIC, Bonner County Office
2101 W. Pine Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on panhandlehealthdistrict.org
Veterans · County office
Bonner County Veteran Services
521 S. Division Avenue, Suite 121, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families understand and apply for available benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bonner County Emergency Management
521 S. Division, Suite 102, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationThe office provides information to help residents prepare for local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Bonner County Court Assistance Office
Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- Court forms and self-help informationThe office helps people find court forms and information for representing themselves in court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Library · Regional office
East Bonner County Free Library District
Help here
- Library servicesThe library district provides library services to residents in its service area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ebonnerlibrary.org
State office · State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Sandpoint-Ponderay Office
207 Larkspur Street, Ponderay, ID 83852
Help here
- Benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, health coverage, child care, cash, and home energy assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
State office · County office
Bonner County Department of Motor Vehicles
300 Bonner Mall Way, Suite 24, Ponderay, ID 83852
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the office for local motor vehicle and driver services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor, Bonners Ferry Mobile Office
6373 Bonner Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesResidents can get help with job searches, online applications, and unemployment benefit claims during posted mobile office hours.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho
402 W. Canfield Avenue, Suite 1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaani.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership
Help here
- Community action servicesThe partnership serves Bonner County and helps residents connect with services that address basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cap4action.org
Human services · State office
211 Idaho CareLine
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 to get connected with health and human services in your community.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Bonner County
Idaho programs by kind of help
These are run by Idaho 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 - 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
- 211 Idaho CareLine
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