Milton

Local offices in Milton

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

• Local office · City office

  Milton City Hall

  319 N Main St, Milton, IA 52570

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.Read more
  Call 641-656-4454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cms8.revize.com

• Library · City office

  Milton Public Library

  422 E Old Main St, Milton, IA 52570

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on van-buren.socs.net

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Milton

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

Job help near Milton

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Milton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Ottumwa

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  15260 Truman Street, Indian Hills Community College - North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 9am - 4:30pm Wed

  Call 641-684-5401DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Burlington

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  53 miles away

  550 S. Gear Avenue Suite 35, West Burlington, IA 52655

  Hours: 8:30am- 4:30pm M, Tu, Thur, Fri; Wed 9am - 4:30pm

  Call 319-753-1671DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Iowa City (Satellite)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  75 miles away

  1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 11B, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Wed. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Call 319-351-1035DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

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 Van Buren County

Milton is in Van Buren County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Van Buren County DHS

  406 Dodge St, Keosauqua, IA 52565 (by appointment only)

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesCall the Jefferson County office about food, cash, health care, child care, and family support programs.Apply online
  Call 641-472-5011DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office · Regional office

  American Home Finding Association WIC Site

  333 Church St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can ask about WIC food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals for parents and young children.
  Call 641-682-8784DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Public health · County office

  Van Buren County Public Health

  404 Dodge St, Keosauqua, IA 52565

  Help here

  • Nursing and immunizationsResidents can ask about nursing care, immunization clinics, and health education.
  Call 319-293-3431DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencounty.iowa.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Van Buren County Community Services

  406 Dodge St, Keosauqua, IA 52565

  Help here

  • Disability and mental health servicesResidents can ask the Southeast Iowa Link coordinator about disability services and mental health assistance funding.
  Call 641-472-8637DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencounty.iowa.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Milestones Area Agency on Aging

  635 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Aging servicesMilestones connects older adults and caregivers with nutrition, information, and support services.
  Call 855-410-6222DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Van Buren County

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