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Local offices in Lakeport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Lakeport Utility Billing
225 Park Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Water and wastewater billsGet help with your city water or wastewater account and pay your utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakeportca.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Lakeport City Hall
225 Park Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflakeport.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Avenue, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and help finding services for seniors.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
State office
California DMV Lakeport Field Office
965 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card and get in-person help.
- Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, and permits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Lake County Library, Lakeport Branch
1425 N High Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lakeport
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Redwood Empire Food Bank
3990 Brickway Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northern California, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
North Coast Opportunities, Inc.
413 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Lakeport
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
Youth program
California Human Development Corporation - Lake
0.6 miles away
55 First St., Box M, Lakeport, CA
Youth program
Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc - Lake
0.6 miles away
55 1st Street, Suite 114, Box F, Lakeport, CA 95453
These are the closest to Lakeport.
American Job Center
CareerPoint Mendocino
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
18 miles away
2550 N. State Street, Suite 3, Ukiah, CA 95482
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, closed 12noon - 1pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
North Bay Workforce Services
43 miles away
606 Healdsburg Avenue, Employment Development Department, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026
American Job Center
Sonoma County Job Link
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
43 miles away
2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Hours: Friday 8am--4:45pm Computer Lab hours 8:30am -4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
Unemployment benefits in California
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay Regional Workforce Development Board
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr, Napa, CA 94558
Workforce board
California Workforce Development Board
1416 9th Street, Floor 14, Sacramento, CA 95814
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Lake County
Lakeport is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lake County Department of Social Services
15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for food and health coverage and ask about cash assistance for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
- Employment servicesGet help with job search and employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Child support · County office
Lake County Child Support Services
3980 Gard Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and your child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
E Center WIC of Lake County
831 Bevins Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and families with young children can get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecenter.org
Housing help · County office
Lake County Housing Programs
15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about county housing programs, including Section 8 and housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Lake County
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or text 211 to get connected with local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org
Public health · County office
Lake County Public Health
922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with county public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.lakecountyca.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Lake County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 844-987-0586 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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