Franklin

Local offices in Franklin

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

• Local office · City office

  Franklin City Hall

  128 East Main Street, Franklin, ID 83237

  Help here

  • City office and resident helpContact the city clerk about city services, records, or attending a city council meeting.
  • Water and sewer bill paymentPay your city water or sewer bill online or contact the city office for help with payment.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-646-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on franklinidaho.org

City of Franklin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Franklin

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

Offices for all of Franklin County

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, Franklin County Office

  16 S 1st W St B, Preston, ID 83263

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the office about food, housing, heating bill, employment, and other low-income assistance programs.
  Call 208-852-1515DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Southeastern Idaho Public Health, Franklin County Office

  42 West 1st South, Preston, ID 83263

  Help here

  • Public health servicesAsk about local clinic services, immunizations, family planning, and other public health programs.
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-852-0478DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Idaho 211 CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Franklin County District and Magistrate Court

  39 West Oneida, Preston, ID 83263

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the court for information about local court services and proceedings.
  Call 208-852-0877DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging East

  Help here

  • Aging services and informationGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers in Franklin County.
  Call 208-542-8179Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Franklin County Emergency Management

  39 West Oneida, Preston, ID 83263

  Help here

  • Emergency managementGet information about emergency planning and local emergency response.
  Call 208-339-0402DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Franklin County

Idaho programs by kind of help

These are run by Idaho 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