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Local offices in Oskaloosa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Oskaloosa Municipal Housing Agency
108 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher programContact the agency for information about its Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oskaloosaiowa.org
Utilities · City office
Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department
1208 South 7th Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingVisit or call the Water Department to start service, ask about water or sewer service, or get help with your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oskaloosaiowa.org
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
Oskaloosa Public Library
301 South Market Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and access printing and scanning.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oskaloosalibrary.org
Local office · City office
City Hall / City Clerk
220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city clerk or city manager for help with city services and financial transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oskaloosaiowa.org
City of Oskaloosa, Iowa website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oskaloosa
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
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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
Southern Iowa Economic Development Association (Sieda)
725 West 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mahaska County
Oskaloosa is in Mahaska County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mahaska County General Assistance
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Emergency assistanceEligible county residents may request limited emergency payments or vouchers when they cannot get help elsewhere.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskacountyia.gov
State office
Mahaska County HHS
410 South 11th Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceVisit or contact this HHS office for help with state food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportContact Iowa HHS for help with child support services and cases.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Mahaska County Public Health at Mahaska Health
1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact Public Health for immunizations, disease prevention, and other community health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskahealth.org
State office
Oskaloosa WIC Clinic at American Home Finding
1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceThe clinic helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people access WIC nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Mahaska County Clerk of Court
106 South 1st Street, 2nd Floor, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Court filings and paymentsContact the Clerk of Court for help with court filings, case questions, and payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Human services · County office
Mahaska County Community Services
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Community Services referralsContact this office to find disability services and referrals for other help in Mahaska County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskacountyia.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988