McIntosh County Social Services Board
Ashley, ND
112 NE 1st Street PO Box 218
Ashley, ND 58413
Fax: 701-288-2186
North Dakota TANF & Welfare Offices
North Dakota's TANF program is administered locally through 53 offices across 51 cities (the state's Human Service Zone offices) rather than one central state agency, and each zone handles its own applications, renewals, and case questions. The state publishes a Standard of Need used as the income ceiling for eligibility — $962 a month for a family of three — though the Customer Support Center still works out each case individually, since allowable deductions and household composition affect the final number. Adults approved for the program are typically referred to the JOBS program for work-readiness activities as a condition of continued eligibility, and cases are reviewed periodically to confirm the household still qualifies. North Dakota's asset limits scale with household size, starting at $3,000 for a single applicant and rising for larger households, so families with savings or a vehicle should check the current thresholds with their zone office before assuming they don't qualify.
This site is an independent, non-government TANF directory and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state or federal government agency. Always verify details directly with the official agency before visiting or applying.
Income limit (household of 3)
$962/month countable income for a family of three (Standard of Need)
Max benefit (household of 3)
$872/month for a family of three (NCCP 50-state comparison, 2024)
Offices in North Dakota
53
How to Apply for TANF in North Dakota
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in North Dakota by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
Billings County Social Services Board
Beach, ND
67 1st Street SE PO Box 279
Beach, ND 58621
Fax: 701-872-3141
Golden Valley County Social Services Board
Beach, ND
67 1st Street SE PO Box 279
Beach, ND 58621
Burleigh County Social Services Board
Bismarck, ND
415 E Rosser Avenue Suite 113
Bismarck, ND 58501
Bottineau County Social Services Board
Bottineau, ND
314 W 5th Street Suite 1
Bottineau, ND 58318
Fax: 701-228-3600
Burke County Social Services Board
Bowbells, ND
103 Main Street SE PO Box 220
Bowbells, ND 58721
Fax: 701-377-2302
Bowman County Social Services Board
Bowman, ND
104 First St NW
Bowman, ND 58623
Slope County Social Services Board
Bowman, ND
104 First St NW
Bowman, ND 58623
Lakes Social Service District Towner County
Cando, ND
315 2nd Street
Cando, ND 58324
Fax: 701-968-4359
Foster County Social Services Board
Carrington, ND
1000 N. Central Avenue PO Box 80
Carrington, ND 58421
Fax: 701-652-2207
Grant County Social Services Board
Carson, ND
106 2nd Avenue NE PO Box 278
Carson, ND 58529
Fax: 701-622-3045
Pembina County Social Services Board
Cavalier, ND
300 Boundary Road West #3
Cavalier, ND 58220
Fax: 701-265-8058
Dakota Central Social Services Board
Center, ND
115 Main St. PO Box 145
Center, ND 58530
Fax: 701-794-3382
Griggs County Social Services Board
Cooperstown, ND
805 Odegard Ave SW PO Box 567
Cooperstown, ND 58425
Fax: 701-797-2172
Divide County Social Services Board
Crosby, ND
200 N. Main Street PO Box 9
Crosby, ND 58730
Lakes Social Service District Ramsey County
Devils Lake, ND
524 4th Avenue NE #19
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Stark County Social Services Board
Dickinson, ND
664 12th Street W
Dickinson, ND 58601
Fax: 701-456-7777
Dickey County Social Services Board
Ellendale, ND
205 15th Street N PO Box 279
Ellendale, ND 58436
Fax: 701-349-3277
Cass County Social Services Board
Fargo, ND
1010 2nd Avenue South PO Box 2986
Fargo, ND 58108
Wells County Social Services Board
Fessenden, ND
600 Railway St. N. #266
Fessenden, ND 58438
Fax: 701-547-3348
Steele County Social Services Board
Finley, ND
600 S Washington PO Box 276
Finley, ND 58230
Fax: 701-524-1103
Sargent County Social Services Board
Forman, ND
355 Main St S Suite 7 PO Box 156
Forman, ND 58032
Sioux County Social Services Board
Fort Yates, ND
303 2nd Avenue PO Box B
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Walsh County Social Services Board
Grafton, ND
516 Cooper Ave 2nd Floor
Grafton, ND 58237
Fax: 701-352-5060
Grand Forks County Social Services Board
Grand Forks, ND
151 S 4th Street Suite 200 PO Box 5196
Grand Forks, ND 58206
Adams County Social Services Board
Hettinger, ND
606 2nd Avenue North PO Box 550
Hettinger, ND 58639
Fax: 701-567-2498
Traill County Social Services Board
Hillsboro, ND
West Caledonia Avenue PO Box 190
Hillsboro, ND 58045
Fax: 701-636-5221
Stutsman County Social Services Board
Jamestown, ND
116 1st Street E PO Box 809
Jamestown, ND 58402
Dunn County Social Services Board
Killdeer, ND
125 Central Ave. N. PO Box 89
Killdeer, ND 58640
Fax: 701-764-5070
Nelson County Social Services Board
Lakota, ND
210 B Avenue W Suite 104
Lakota, ND 58344
LaMoure County Social Services Board
LaMoure, ND
202 4th Avenue NE PO Box 38
LaMoure, ND 58458
Fax: 701-883-4427
Cavalier County Social Services Board
Langdon, ND
324 7th Avenue PO Box 630
Langdon, ND 58249
Fax: 701-256-2179
Emmons County Social Services Board
Linton, ND
100 NW 4th Street PO Box 726
Linton, ND 58552
Fax: 701-254-4503
Ransom County Social Services Board
Lisbon, ND
205 4th Avenue W PO Box 628
Lisbon, ND 58054
Morton County Social Services Board
Mandan, ND
200 2nd Avenue NW
Mandan, ND 58554
Dakota Central Social Services Board
McClusky, ND
215 E 2nd Street PO Box 440
McClusky, ND 58463
Fax: 701-363-2702
Benson County Social Services Board
Minnewaukan, ND
108 4th Street East PO Box 186
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
Ward County Social Services Board
Minot, ND
225 3rd St. SE
Minot, ND 58702
Renville County Social Services Board
Mohall, ND
205 Main Street East PO Box 305
Mohall, ND 58761
Hettinger County Social Services Board
Mott, ND
309 Millionaire Avenue
Mott, ND 58646
Fax: 701-824-2820
Logan County Social Services Board
Napoleon, ND
301 Broadway
Napoleon, ND 58561
Fax: 701-754-2282
Eddy County Social Services Board
New Rockford, ND
22 9th Street S
New Rockford, ND 58356
701-947-5314 TTY: 701-947-5003
Fax: 701-947-2960
8:00 - 4:30 Monday-Friday with summer hours starting Memorial Day through Labor Day of 7:30 to 4:00 Monday-Friday
Rolette County Social Services Board
Rolla, ND
212 2nd Avenue NE PO Box 519
Rolla, ND 58367
Fax: 701-477-5979
Pierce County Social Services Board
Rugby, ND
240 2nd St. SE Suite 2
Rugby, ND 58368
Fax: 701-776-2516
Mountrail County Social Services Board
Stanley, ND
18 2nd Avenue SE PO Box 39
Stanley, ND 58784
Dakota Central Social Services Board
Stanton, ND
1030 Arthur Street PO Box 70
Stanton, ND 58571
Fax: 701-745-3390
Kidder County Social Services Board
Steele, ND
120 East Broadway PO Box 36
Steele, ND 58482
Fax: 701-475-2197
McHenry County Social Services Board
Towner, ND
407 S Main PO Box 58
Towner, ND 58788
Fax: 701-537-5417
Barnes County Social Services Board
Valley City, ND
230 4th St NW Room 102
Valley City, ND 58072
Richland County Social Services Board
Wahpeton, ND
413 3rd Avenue North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
Fax: 701-642-7826
Dakota Central Social Services Board
Washburn, ND
712 5th Avenue PO Box 70
Washburn, ND 58577
Fax: 701-462-3590
McKenzie County Social Services Board
Watford City, ND
201 5th St. NW Suite 790
Watford City, ND 58854
Williams County Social Services Board
Williston, ND
110 W Broadway Suite 202
Williston, ND 58801
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