Howard County

Local offices in Howard County

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

• Housing help · City office

  St. Paul Housing Authority

  420 Jay Street, St. Paul, NE 68873

  Help here

  • Low-income housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing for eligible residents.
  Call 308-754-5251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on housingstpaul.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Loup Basin Public Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can ask about immunizations, health education, environmental health, and emergency preparedness services.
  Call 308-346-5795Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthdept.wixsite.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Howard County Court

  612 Indian Street, Suite 6, St. Paul, NE 68873

  Help here

  • County court servicesGet information about county court cases, including small claims, traffic, probate, and juvenile cases.
  Call 308-754-4192DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howardcounty.ne.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Midland Area Agency on Aging

  2727 West 2nd Street, Suite 440, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and services.
  Call 402-463-4565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Howard County Veterans Service Office

  131 South Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding benefits and preparing applications for veterans and their dependents.
  Call 308-385-5065DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howardcounty.ne.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Howard County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local information and help preparing for emergencies.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howardcounty.ne.gov

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Howard County

  Howard County Courthouse, 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, NE 68873

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at the courthouse on Wednesdays.
  Call 308-754-4852DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

• Library · City office

  St. Paul Public Library

  1301 Howard Avenue, St. Paul, NE 68873

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the library’s books, media, computers, and public Wi-Fi.
  Call 308-754-5223DirectionsWebsite

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

Howard County, Nebraska website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Howard County

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

Cities and towns in Howard County

• Cotesfield
• Cushing
• Dannebrog
• Elba
• Farwell
• Howard City (Boelus)
• St. Paul

Nebraska programs by kind of help

These are run by Nebraska 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