Humboldt County DWSS Office - Welfare Services

As of July 1, 2019:
Instead of SNAP benefits being available on the first day of the month, benefits are now staggered over the first 10 days of the month.

Services Provided:
TANF
Energy Assistance
SNAP food stamps - The quickest and easiest way to apply for SNAP is online through Access Nevada. If you prefer to apply using a paper application, print the Application for AssistanceRequest Document Remediation - Application for Assistance, complete the application and mail, fax, or drop off to your local Welfare Office.

Child Care
Medical Assistance for the needy.

EBT is the US government\s electronic based system in the US for payment of monies to those approved for food and cash benefit payments.

Check EBT Card Balance
States have their methods to log in and check your ETB balance online. We provide that information on our state pages.

Apply for EBT Card
Most states allow online applications for EBT Cards through the application for Food Stamps (SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or cash benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). We provided this local office contact for those who want to apply for their EBT in person at this office. After applying for your benefits you will most likely need to come in for an interview at this or another local social service office.