Fairmont

Local offices in Fairmont

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Information and referrals to local helpCall 211 to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Fairmont Public Utilities

  100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Help here

  • Utility billing and accountsSet up or transfer electric, water, and wastewater service, pay a bill, or ask about a utility account.Apply online
  Call 507-238-9461DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Fairmont City Hall

  100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall with questions or concerns about city services.
  Call 507-238-9461DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Fairmont

  400 S State Street, Suite 180, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, planning a career, or finding job training.
  Call 507-618-5610DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov

• Library · County office

  Martin County Library, Fairmont

  110 N. Park Street, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in public programs.
  Call 507-238-4207DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Fairmont, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fairmont

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

Job help near Fairmont

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Fairmont

  Also helps young people

  0.9 miles away

  400 South State Street, Ste 180, Fairmont, MN 56031-0767

  Hours: M-F 8:00am- 4:30pm

  Call 507-618-5610DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  CareerForce - Fairmont

  For young people

  0.9 miles away

  400 South State Street, Suite 180, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Call 507-618-5610DirectionsWebsite

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 Martin County

Fairmont is in Martin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties - Martin County Center

  115 West 1st Street, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Help here

  • Human and social servicesContact the center for help with county health and human services, including benefits and family support.
  • Public health and WICThe center provides public health services and WIC support for eligible families.
  Call 507-238-4757DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fmchs.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Martin County Veteran Services

  2423 Albion Avenue, Suite 11, Fairmont, MN 56031

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding veterans benefits and preparing or filing claims.
  Call 507-238-3220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Martin County Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library system to borrow books and other materials and access library programs.
  Call 507-238-4207Website

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

Everything in Martin County

Minnesota programs by kind of help

These are run by Minnesota 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