Monticello
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Local offices in Monticello
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Monticello City Hall
200 East First Street, Monticello, IA 52310
Help here
- City services and help with city billsVisit City Hall for city services and to pay water and garbage bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.monticello.ia.us
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
Library · City office
Ross and Elizabeth Baty Public Library
205 E Grand St, Monticello, IA 52310
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, or ask staff for help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monticello.lib.ia.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Berndes Recreation Center
766 North Maple, Monticello, IA 52310
Help here
- Recreation programsVisit the center for city recreation programs and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monticelloiaparksandrec.com
City of Monticello, Iowa website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monticello
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
HACAP Food Reservoir
1515 Hawkeye Drive, Hiawatha, IA 52233
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
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP)
1515 Hawkeye Drive, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jones County
Monticello is in Jones County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jones County Community Services
500 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Anamosa, IA 52205
Help here
- General assistanceEligible county residents can apply for emergency help with rent or utility bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
State office
Jones County Iowa Health and Human Services
105 Broadway Place, Suite 1, Anamosa, IA 52205
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesResidents can contact the office about state assistance programs and social services; visits are by appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Jones County Public Health
105 Broadway Place, Suite 11, Anamosa, IA 52205
Help here
- Public health information and servicesResidents can contact the department for health information, immunization services, and help with community health needs.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can contact the clinic to arrange WIC nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Public health · County office
Jones County Environmental Health
105 Broadway Place, Suite 11, Anamosa, IA 52205
Help here
- Environmental health assistanceResidents can ask about well water tests, septic systems, food permits, and pool inspections.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Jones County Clerk of Court
500 W. Main St., Anamosa, IA 52205
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesResidents can contact the clerk about court services and find links to Iowa court information for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact Heritage for help finding aging, caregiver, nutrition, wellness, and transportation services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on heritageaaa.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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