Sandpoint

Local offices in Sandpoint

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Sandpoint Utility Billing

  1123 W. Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

  Help here

  • Utility bills and paymentsGet help with city utility bills, payment options, and account questions.
  Call 208-263-3561DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Sandpoint City Hall

  1123 W. Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit City Hall for help finding city services and city information.
  Call 208-263-3158DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc.

  820 Main Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

  Help here

  • Senior meals and center activitiesVisit the center for weekday lunches, senior activities, and help borrowing medical equipment.
  Call 208-263-6860DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Idaho Department of Labor, Sandpoint

  130 McGhee Road, Suite 220, Sandpoint, ID

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, completing online applications, or talking with a career planner.
  • Unemployment insuranceGet help filing for unemployment insurance benefits.Apply online
  Call 208-457-8789DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Sandpoint Library

  1407 Cedar Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, public programs, and other library services.
  Call 208-263-6930DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Sandpoint Parks and Recreation

  1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facility reservationsGet help registering for city recreation programs or reserving city facilities.
  Call 208-263-3613DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Sandpoint website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sandpoint

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

Offices for all of Bonner County

Sandpoint is in Bonner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 208-255-5291DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 208-263-5159DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 877-456-1233DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.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.
  Call 208-263-5159DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 208-446-1225DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything 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.
• 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