Alturas

Local offices in Alturas

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Alturas City Water Department

  200 W. North Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the department about city water and sewer service or related bills.Apply online
  Call 530-233-2052DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalturas.us

• Local office · City office

  Alturas City Hall

  200 W. North Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • City administrationVisit City Hall for help with city government questions and the City Clerk.
  • City recreational facilitiesAsk City Hall about the city's recreational facilities.Read more
  Call 530-233-2512DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalturas.us

• State office

  Alturas DMV Field Office

  903 W C St, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, take tests, and handle vehicle registration and title services.Apply online
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Alturas Main Library

  212 W. 3rd St, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, public computers, Wi-Fi, copying, faxing, and scanning.Read more
  Call 530-233-6358DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on modoccountylibrary.org

City of Alturas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alturas

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Modoc County

Alturas is in Modoc County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Modoc County Social Services

  120 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsGet help with county social services and benefit programs.
  • CalWORKsApply for cash aid and employment support for eligible families.
  Call 530-233-6501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov

• Child support · Regional office

  Siskiyou Modoc Regional Department of Child Support Services

  120 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Child support and paternity servicesGet help with child support and paternity services.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Shasta County Housing Authority

  1450 Court Street, Suite 108, Redding, CA 96001

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the voucher program serving Modoc County.
  Call 530-225-5160DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Modoc County Public Health

  441 N Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services from the county health department.
  Call 530-233-6312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Modoc County Behavioral Health

  441 N Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careGet mental health and substance use treatment and support for eligible residents.
  Call 530-233-6312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Modoc County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101

  Help here

  • Free legal helpGet free help with common court matters if you do not have a lawyer.
  Call 530-233-6516DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on modoc.courts.ca.gov

Everything in Modoc County

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026