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Local offices in South Lake Tahoe
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Housing Division
1052 Tata Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Help here
- Rental assistanceAsk about zero-interest loans for rental security deposits.
- Housing issue helpContact the division for help with substandard housing concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofslt.gov
Utilities · Regional office
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, payment options, or your account.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stpud.us
Local office · City office
City Hall
1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Help here
- City services and informationCall or visit for help finding city services and the right department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofslt.gov
Older adults · City office
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Help here
- Senior activities and supportVisit or call for senior activities, social programs, and information about the lunch program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofslt.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 El Dorado County
Help here
- Local resource informationCall 211 for limited help with PG&E shutoff preparation or California vs Hate support in El Dorado County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211eldorado.org
State office
California DMV South Lake Tahoe Field Office
3344 B Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver's license or identification card and take required tests.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other resources, use public computers, or get help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eldoradolibrary.org
City of South Lake Tahoe website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve South Lake Tahoe
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
Feeding the Foothills
8284 Industrial Ave, Roseville, CA 95678
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
El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency
3057 Briw Road, Suite A, Placerville, CA 95667
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near South Lake Tahoe
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
El Dorado Department of Human Services - South Lake Tahoe
1.3 miles away
3368 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
These are the closest to South Lake Tahoe.
American Job Center
America`s Job Center of California- Walker
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
39 miles away
107384 Highway 395, Walker, CA 96107
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m- 5:00p.m
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Alliance for Workforce Development Inc. - Sierra County - Wellness Center
Also helps young people
53 miles away
706 Mill Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Hours: Wednesday`s 9:00am-4:30pm Available Virtually M, Tu, Th, & F - 8:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Mother Lode Job Training - Amador
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
54 miles away
1 Prosperity Court, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
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
Golden Sierra Workforce Development Board
115 Ascot Drive, Suite 140, Roseville, CA 95661
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 El Dorado County
South Lake Tahoe is in El Dorado County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
El Dorado County Social Services
3057 Briw Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- CalFresh and public assistanceApply for food, cash, and health coverage programs for eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
El Dorado County WIC
931 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition programEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Child support · County office
El Dorado County Department of Child Support Services
3883 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Human services · County office
El Dorado County Community Services
937 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Community support programsAsk about home energy help, caregiver support, and services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Housing help · County office
El Dorado County Public Housing Authority
3047 Briw Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible renters can apply for help paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 El Dorado County
Help here
- Community information and referralFind referrals for community services and support in El Dorado County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211eldorado.org
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
- 2-1-1 El Dorado County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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