Basalt
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Local offices in Basalt
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Basalt Water Billing
101 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621
Help here
- Water bill paymentsPay a town water bill online or at Town Hall, or ask the Finance Department about billing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on basalt.net
Library · Regional office
Basalt Regional Library
14 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its learning and community resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on basaltlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Basalt Town Hall
101 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town for help finding municipal services, forms, and public information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on basalt.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Town of Basalt Recreation
600 Southside Drive, Basalt, CO 81621
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for recreation activities offered by the town.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on basalt.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Basalt
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
Colorado Community Action Association
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Eagle County
Basalt is in Eagle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Eagle County Department of Human Services
551 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance, or get help with family and child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eaglecounty.us
Local office · Regional office
Western Colorado 211
1129 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, employment, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wc211.org
Housing help · County office
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
500 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about affordable housing and housing programs in Eagle County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingeaglecounty.com
Public health · County office
Eagle County Public Health and Environment
551 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health programs, disease prevention, and immunizations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eaglecounty.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Eagle County Combined Courts Self-Help
885 Chambers Avenue, Eagle, CO 81631
Help here
- Help for people representing themselvesGet information and assistance with court forms and procedures if you are representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · County office
Eagle County Healthy Aging
551 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631
Help here
- Healthy Aging servicesGet help finding rides, activities, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eaglecounty.us
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