Elk River

Local offices in Elk River

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Utilities

  112 S 2nd St, Elk River, ID 83827

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay your city utility bill online or by phone, and call City Hall if you need help with a shutoff notice.Apply online
  Call 208-826-3209DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  112 S 2nd St, Elk River, ID 83827

  Help here

  • City services and clerk helpContact City Hall for help with city business and services.
  Call 208-826-3209DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Elk River Free Library District

  203 S Main St, Elk River, ID 83827

  Help here

  • Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and media, use computers, or join library programs.Read more
  Call 208-826-3539DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elkriver.lili.org

City of Elk River, Idaho website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elk River

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

Offices for all of Clearwater County

Elk River is in Clearwater County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  WIC, Orofino

  105 115th Street, Orofino, ID 83544

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits, nutrition guidance, health checks, and breastfeeding support for eligible families.Apply online
  Call 208-476-7850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on idahopublichealth.com

• Local office · State office

  Idaho 211 CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find free or low-cost food, housing, health, and other community services.Apply online
  Call 800-926-2588Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health - Idaho North Central District, Orofino Office

  105 115th Street, Orofino, ID 83544

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, prevention services, and local health support.
  Call 208-476-7850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on idahopublichealth.com

• 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.
  Call 208-667-3179DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Idaho Department of Labor, Orofino

  416 Johnson Ave, Suite 19, Orofino, ID 83544

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment helpGet help finding jobs, applying online, planning a career, or filing for unemployment benefits.Apply online
  Call 208-696-5351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov

• State office · County office

  Orofino DMV Combined Services

  2200 Michigan Ave, Orofino, ID 83544

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver's license and vehicle registration services.
  Call 208-476-4912DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov

Everything in Clearwater 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.
• 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