Public Assistance Overpayment Collections

If a program participant gets more benefits than allowed, a Dakota County financial worker will send a notice. The notice explains the overpayment and the need to pay it back.

The case will go to a Dakota County collections specialist. The specialist will contact the participant about the debt. They will also help set up a repayment plan.

If you have received a notice of overpayment for public assistance, your claim will be managed by Dakota County Collections. A monthly billing statement will be mailed to your address on file.

​Payment op​​tions

For Public Assistance Overpayment options, please contact Collections by phone at 651-554-6577 or email at paop@co.dakota.mn.us.

  • Payments can be made by check, money order or cashier's check payable to Dakota County.
  • Cash is only accepted in person and must be brought to the Northern Service Center​ first floor payment desk in West St. Paul.
  • Currently, we are unable to take debit or credit cards.

To pay by mail, send payment to​

Dakota County Finance
Attn: PAOP
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033​

 

For more information, contact:
Public Assistance Overpayment Collections
651-554-6577
Last updated: 08/16/2026