COVID-19 Update

We continue to operate all public assistance programs and serve our clients over the phone, online, and by postal service.  Public assistance programs that previously required an in-person interview are now being managed over the phone. 

Applications for cash, food, and emergency program benefits and renewals can be submitted on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website. Before applying, you can see if you are eligible for ApplyMN programs by using the Bridge to Benefits screening tool.

Access applications, renewals and verification forms on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.  They are available for no-contact pick-up or drop-off between 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W, West St Paul, MN 55118. They can also be submitted by email to eeadocs@co.dakota.mn.us, by fax at 651-554-5748, or by calling our Customer Call Center at 651-554-5611. 

Applications for health care program benefits can submitted on the MNsure website. METS (County administered MNsure) can be submitted by email to eeametshcteam@co.dakota.mn.us.

If you are unemployed, you may be eligible for the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program. Dakota County is accepting applications to our Dislocated Worker Programs.