How to apply for Iowa HHS local office — Cerro Gordo

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Who it's for

Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) has a local office in Cerro Gordo County at 525 9th St. SE in Mason City. It serves Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth and Wright counties. Call 641-424-8641. Iowa HHS runs help programs such as SNAP food assistance (formerly food stamps), LIHEAP heating help, rent assistance and WIC.

Iowa HHS decides eligibility for each program; income and other rules differ by program. Office locations change; check the HHS office list before visiting.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Call or visit the office to ask what to bring

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-641-424-8641

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Iowa HHS local office — Cerro Gordo. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call or visit the office to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

none

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.