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Local offices in Aspen
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
18 Truscott Pl, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Affordable workforce housingGet information about affordable housing qualifications, available units, and applications.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apcha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Aspen Utility Billing
427 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Water and electric billsGet help starting or changing service, checking usage, and paying your water or electric bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aspen.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Aspen Recreation Center
861 Maroon Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesUse the recreation center for swimming, fitness, skating, climbing, and recreation programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aspenrecreation.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Red Brick Recreation Center
110 E Hallam St, Suite 135, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Fitness and climbingVisit for fitness classes, climbing, and other recreation activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aspenrecreation.com
Local office · City office
Aspen City Hall
427 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aspen.gov
State office · County office
Pitkin County Motor Vehicle Office
530 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Vehicle registration and title servicesVisit for vehicle registration, title, plates, and other county motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · County office
Pitkin County Library
120 N Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, information, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pitkincountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Aspen
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
Food Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
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
Colorado Legal Services
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
Garfield County Department of Human Services
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pitkin County
Aspen is in Pitkin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pitkin County Economic Assistance
0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 207, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help applying for food, medical, and financial assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pitkincounty.com
Public health · County office
Aspen WIC Clinic
405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 6, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Public health · County office
Pitkin County Public Health
0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 112, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county team for public health information and help with local health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pitkincounty.com
Human services · County office
Pitkin County Human Services
0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 207, Aspen, CO 81611
Help here
- Family and adult servicesGet help with child and adult safety concerns and connect with county support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pitkincounty.com
Older adults · Regional office
Vintage Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsContact the agency for information about services and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwccog.org
Colorado programs by kind of help
These are run by Colorado 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 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988