DeWitt
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Local offices in DeWitt
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
201 E Pleasant St., Maquoketa, IA
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceThe authority serves DeWitt residents with public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on easterniowaregionalhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of DeWitt Utility Accounts
510 9th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsResidents can manage their city utility account and ask City Hall about utility bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdewittiowa.org
State office
DeWitt Referral Center
912 14th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742
Help here
- State health and human services referralsThe center provides state health and human services referrals for Clinton County residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Local office · City office
DeWitt City Hall
510 9th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Help here
- City services and helpContact City Hall for help with city departments and public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdewittiowa.org
Library · City office
DeWitt Community Library
917 5th Ave., DeWitt, IA 52742
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use the library's learning and information resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dewitt.lib.ia.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve DeWitt
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
River Bend Food Bank
4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, IA 52802
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Eastern Iowa
500 E 59th St, Davenport, IA 52807
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clinton County
DeWitt is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Clinton County HHS
121 6th Ave. S., Suite 200, Clinton, IA 52732
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit or contact the office for help with Iowa assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office
Clinton WIC Clinic, Community Health Care
925 S. 4th St., Clinton, IA 52732
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Clinton County Health Department
226 11th St., DeWitt, IA 52742
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for public health information, health education, and local health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncounty-ia.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Milestones Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information and support for older adults and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milestonesaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Clinton County Veterans Services
1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton, IA 52733
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncounty-ia.gov
Iowa programs by kind of help
These are run by Iowa 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988