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​​​​​​​​​​Dakota County determines eligibility for a variety of public assistance programs. Refer to our program pages for more detailed information about specific programs. If you have additional questions, we can be contacted at 651-554-5611.​

How to apply for benefits

Get instructions on how to apply for assistance programs.

View presentation on applying to public assistance programs

Apply for ben​efits online

Go to the MNBenefits website to apply online for food, cash, emergency and child care assistance.

Due to high application volumes, Dakota County will  be extending interview times outside of regular business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). If your application requires an interview, we may call you during evenings or weekends to complete an interview. ​​​​

Apply on the MNBenefits website

Go to the MNsure website​ to apply for all Minnesota health care programs.

Apply on the MNsure website

For paper forms or applications in other languages, go to the Department of Human Services eDocs website.      

How to use the pho​ne system

Where to submit applications, renewals or forms​​

Applications can also be submitted by:

​Document Upload Portal (preferred and fastest method)

Other ways t​o submit documents​

• Email: eeadocs@co.dakota.mn.us​
  
• Fax: 651-554-5748
  
• Delivering to drop box: Front of the Northern Service Center, 1 Mendo​ta Road W., West St Paul
  
• Mail: Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., Suite 100, West St Paul, MN 55118 
  
• Using a self-service scanning station: Located at all Dakota County Library​ locations

In-person hours

In-person hours are available at the Northern Service Center. 

• Employment & Economic Assistance lobby hours:  Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.  
• Walk-in appointments are accepted until 4 p.m.
• Child support payments can be mad​e until 4:30 p.m.
• The lobby is closed on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 8–10 a.m.  Face-to-face appointments are not available during this time. 

Update your contact info​rmation

It's important that we can reach you when it's time to renew your health insurance.  Make sure we have your current contact information. To report changes like name, address phone number, or household members, call 651-554-5611 and follow the prompts.

Figuring out your renewal month

Enrollees with a MA health plan can use the Minnesota Department of Human Services Renewal Lookup to find their renewal month​. Or, call 651-554-5611.​

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Site Title: Public Assistance

Contact Information:

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Employment & Economic Assistance
651-554-5611​