Social Security offices in Iowa by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | 2615 University Blvd | (866) 899-1928 |
| Burlington | 3920 Division St | (866) 338-4183 |
| Carroll | 818 Bella Vista Dr, | (866) 572-8381 |
| Cedar Rapids | 3165 Williams Blvd SW, Ste 100 | (866) 495-0088 |
| Coralville | 1100 6th St, Suite 100 | (866) 964-2039 |
| Council Bluffs | 20 Arena Way, Suite 1 | (866) 331-9094 |
| Creston | 906 E Taylor St | (866) 613-2827 |
| Davenport | 4319 N Brady St, | (855) 420-8556 |
| Des Moines | 455 SW 5th St, Ste F | (866) 964-7583 |
| Dubuque | 1635 Associates Dr, Suite 101 | (877) 405-3650 |
| Fort Dodge | 2315 2nd Ave N | (866) 839-6193 |
| Marshalltown | 2502 S 2nd St | (877) 819-2595 |
| Mason City | 625 Village Green Dr SW | (866) 365-6708 |
| Ottumwa | 2429 Northgate St, Suite A | (866) 964-7394 |
| Sioux City | 3555 Southern Hills Dr | (866) 338-2859 |
| Spencer | 1610 12th Ave SW | (866) 273-6050 |
| Waterloo | 3121 Greyhound Dr | (888) 456-9554 |
Hearing offices in Iowa
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | Capitol Center 3, Suite 200, 400 E. Court Ave, Des Moines 50309-9821 (877) 628-6577 Ext. 20826 | 7.8 mo | 53% |
Iowa Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services Bureau decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-532-1223 (General DDS line). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Iowa
The appeal path in Iowa
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services Bureau.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Iowa hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Iowa?
SSA lists 1 hearing office in Iowa: Des Moines.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Iowa?
Judges at Iowa hearing offices approved 53% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Iowa?
SSA lists 17 Social Security field offices in Iowa, in 17 cities.
Which Iowa hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Des Moines office had the shortest average processing time in Iowa: 238 days (about 7.8 months).
Who decides disability claims in Iowa?
The Disability Determination Services Bureau (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-532-1223. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.