Owatonna
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Local offices in Owatonna
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Owatonna Housing and Redevelopment Authority
540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for housing vouchers and other rental assistance through the HRA waitlist.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owatonna.gov
Utilities · City office
Owatonna Public Utilities
208 S Walnut Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Utility account and billing helpContact customer service about utility bills, payments, starting service, or stopping service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owatonnautilities.com
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Owatonna
1850 Austin Road, Suite 2, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Career and job search helpMeet with a career planner for help with career pathways and other employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · City office
Owatonna Public Library
105 N Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use technology, and find information and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owatonna.gov
Local office · City office
City of Owatonna Administration
540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- City information and contactContact the city administration for help finding city services or reaching city staff.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owatonna.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Owatonna Parks and Recreation
500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, activities, and park information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owatonna.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Owatonna
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
Channel One Regional Food Bank
131 35th Street, SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
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
Semcac
204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN 55971-8812
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Steele County
Owatonna is in Steele County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, Steele County site
630 Florence Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Human and social servicesGet help with food, cash, health care, child care, child support, mental health, substance use, disability, and family services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnprairie.gov
Local office · Regional office
Minnesota 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mnbenefits.mn.gov
Housing authority · City office
Owatonna Housing and Redevelopment Authority
540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Rental assistanceEligible households can apply for rental assistance through housing voucher programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owatonna.gov
Public health · County office
Steele County Public Health
635 Florence Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, family health services, and connections to local health resources.
- WIC nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, food benefits, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on steelecountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Steele County District Court
111 East Main Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryPeople representing themselves can use courthouse self-help resources and the law library to find legal information and court forms.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on steelecountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
2746 Superior Drive NW, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55901
Help here
- Aging services and resource navigationOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and planning for long-term care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaa.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Minnesota
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