Empire
Empire is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, home to about 3,100 people.
Looking for the township? Empire Township, Dakota County
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Who handles what in Empire
- Zoning and land use
- Inside city limits
- Empire official website
- Outside city limits
- Dakota County Planning, 952-891-7024
- Septic systems
- Office
- Dakota County Environmental Resources (septic), 952-891-7008
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Dakota County Assessing Services, 651-438-4200
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Dakota County Taxation, 651-438-4576
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Dakota County Property Taxation & Records (Recording), 651-438-4597
Where to find things
- Dakota County SNAP food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Local SNAP program information for Dakota County. Find application instructions and contact the county or regional agency about interviews, benefits, or an existing case.
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- Minnesota food assistanceOfficial Minnesota food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Minnesota unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Minnesota unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Minnesota Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Minnesota Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Minnesota energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Apply online for Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program. Review the state’s application instructions and privacy notice. For local help, use your county’s energy-assistance provider.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Minnesota WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Minnesota child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Federal directory of Minnesota child care assistance, payment options, and links to the state program. Contact the local county or Tribal agency for application help.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Dakota County housing vouchers and rent helpRent help and public housing
Find local help with rent, Housing Choice Vouchers or public housing, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the agency.
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- Minnesota Housing rental assistanceLearn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Dakota County emergency assistanceEmergency shelter and eviction help
Ask the county about emergency help with housing costs, shelter, homelessness services or avoiding eviction. Check current availability and eligibility with the county.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Dakota County cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Contact your local human services office about cash assistance for families, how to apply, and help with an open case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Minnesota Family Investment ProgramLearn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Dakota County child supportChild support services
Contact your local child support office to open a case, establish paternity or a support order, or get help with payments and enforcement.
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- Minnesota child support servicesOpen a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Dakota County services for older adultsSenior services and aging
Learn about Dakota County services for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, long-term care assessments, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the county.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Dakota County disability servicesDisability services
Learn about Dakota County disability services, such as case management, home and community-based waivers, assessments, and who to contact for intake. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the county.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Dakota County Veterans Service OfficeVeterans benefits help
Meet with the county veterans service officer for free help applying for VA and state veterans benefits, disability claims, pensions and survivor benefits. Call ahead to check office hours or set up an appointment.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Find unclaimed money from the governmentUnclaimed money
Learn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Minnesota driver licenses and state IDsDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Minnesota driver licensing, identification cards, vehicle registration, and title services.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- Minnesota individual income taxIncome taxes and filing help
Minnesota individual income tax filing, refunds, payments, and help.
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- IRS income tax filing and assistanceOfficial federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- Minnesota CareerForce job search and career helpJobs and career training
Minnesota public career centers, job search help, and training resources.
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- USAGov job search and career training guideOfficial guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Minnesota consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Minnesota emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Dakota County records and services
- Dakota County Online Property Records and RecordEASE AccessAccess instructions and link to RecordEASE for searching recorded deeds, easements and other documents by legal description, grantor, grantee and document type…
- Property Information SearchSearch by address, PID, or owner for values, taxes, and property details.
- Recording Property DocumentsProperty Taxation & Records page on recording deeds and other documents.
Empire offices
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name