Veteran Benefits - Houston County Veteran Services Office

611 Vista Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921

Eligibility

Veterans and their dependents who are residents of Houston County- State Subsistence is available to a veteran or a surviving spouse if they are disabled and prevented from working at their normal occupation for at least 30 days or without a disabling medical condition within one year of the Veteran's death.

Required documents

Military discharge papers DD-214 picture ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(507)725-5805

Voice

Website

https://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/veterans-services/

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call; email; walk in

Service area

Houston County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs including: - Burial and death benefits- Dental and healthcare benefits - Disability compensation - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Job placement services - Mental health services - Pension benefits - State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (association dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Last Assured

02/26/2026

What's Here

Providing organization

Houston County Veteran Services Office

County veteran services office