The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered through a grant or a loan.

Auditor services include auditing of all financial records of the County, apportioning of taxes collected by the Treasurer to be disbursed to the Schools, Cities, and other special assessment entities, County accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgets, and tax levy, Beer and liquor licensing, County liens, Recorder of the minutes for the Board of County Commissioners, Maintains all voter records, and Administers all elections at the county level or above.

Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance and burial and funeral assistance.

Provides medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance to low income clients per statute. Any non-emergency medical treatment requires pre-approval.

If applying for rental or utility assistance, all other resources must have been exhausted first.

• Economic assistance is for current amounts only.
• No payment for deposits of any kind.
• Assistance does require payback and a county lien is filed until paid in full.

Strives to help county residents facing a possible financial crisis resolve the issue and prevent future financial problems first through Case Management, especially for people who are homeless or at risk to be homeless.

• Assess the situation and make a plan to address issues
• Connect families and individuals to community resources
• Follow up with individuals to provide support

Provides limited financial assistance as a last resort for those considered indigent and are residents of Codington County. The office may be able to help with:

• Homelessness
• Eviction prevention
• Utility disconnects
• Burials (must be referred by the funeral home)
• Medical costs (emergency only)

Individuals should call or email to request an assessment.

This office offers the following emergency assistance - Economic Assistance (i.e. Rent, Utility shut-offs disconnects), Medical Assistance, and Burial Assistance.