Cortez

Local offices in Cortez

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Montezuma County

  121 E. 1st St., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.
  Call 970-565-3831DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mc-ha.org

• Utilities · City office

  City of Cortez Utility Billing

  123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Water and refuse billsGet help with city water and refuse bills and utility account questions.Apply online
  Call 970-565-3402DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cortezco.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Montezuma County Senior Center

  107 N. Chestnut St., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get meals, join activities, and ask for help finding local resources.
  Call 970-565-4166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montezumacounty.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Cortez Workforce Center

  22 W. North St., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.Apply online
  Call 970-565-3759DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.nxt-dev.colorado.gov

• State office

  Colorado Driver License Office - Cortez

  2210 E. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license, permit, or identification card.
  Call 303-205-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.test.colorado.gov

• Library · City office

  Cortez Public Library

  202 N. Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books, DVDs, and audiobooks or use free internet and public computers.
  Call 970-565-8117DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cortezco.gov

• Local office · City office

  Cortez City Hall

  123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • City information and resident servicesContact City Hall to find the city department or service you need.
  Call 970-565-3402DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cortezco.gov

City of Cortez website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cortez

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

Job help near Cortez

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.

• American Job Center

  Cortez Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.5 miles away

  22 W North St., Cortez, CO 81321

  Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 970-565-3759DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• Youth program

  Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Cortez

  0.5 miles away

  20 W. North Street, Cortez, CO 81321

  Call 970-565-3759DirectionsWebsite

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 Montezuma County

Cortez is in Montezuma County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Montezuma County Department of Social Services

  109 West Main Street, Room 170, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and energy assistance, and get help with child support.Apply online
  Call 970-565-3769DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Montezuma County

  121 East 1st Street, Building A, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a voucher to help pay rent if you qualify.
  Call 970-565-3831DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mc-ha.org

• Public health · County office

  Montezuma County Public Health Department

  106 West North Street, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health and safety services, and help with communicable diseases.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get nutrition advice and food benefits.Read more
  Call 970-565-3056DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Montezuma Combined Courts Self-Help

  865 North Park Street, Suite 100, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get help finding court forms and understanding court procedures.
  Call 970-565-1355DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Montezuma County Senior Services

  107 North Chestnut Street, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can get resource referrals, senior health insurance help, meals, and activities.
  Call 970-565-4166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging

  103 North Chestnut Street, Suite 1, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, meals, transportation, and support at home.
  Call 970-564-2774DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sjbaaa.org

Everything in Montezuma County

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