Payette

Local offices in Payette

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

• State office

  Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Payette Office

  515 N. 16th Street, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Self-Reliance benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, cash, child care, and heating assistance programs.Apply online
  • Health coverage enrollment assistanceGet help applying for health coverage through Idaho programs.Apply online
  Call 877-456-1233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Payette Utility Billing

  700 Center Avenue, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Water, wastewater, and garbage billsPay bills or ask about water, wastewater, and residential garbage service.
  • Neighbors Helping Neighbors utility assistanceContact WICAP to apply for help with a City water or sewer bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-642-6024DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpayette.com

• Local office · City office

  Payette City Hall

  700 Center Avenue, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
  Call 208-642-6024DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpayette.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Payette Senior Center

  137 North Main Street, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Senior center meals and community activitiesContact the center for senior meals and services for older adults.
  Call 208-642-4223DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Library · City office

  Payette Public Library

  24 South 10th Street, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for reading materials, information, and continuing education resources.
  Call 208-642-6029DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpayette.com

City of Payette website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Payette

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

Offices for all of Payette County

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

• Human services · County office

  Payette County Indigent Services

  1130 3rd Ave. N., Room 104, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Indigent servicesContact the county about help with medical costs for eligible residents.
  Call 208-642-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwest District Health, Payette Office

  1155 Third Ave. North, Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesAsk about local clinic services, immunizations, and public health programs.Read more
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food support, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-455-5300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area 3 Senior Services Agency

  1505 South Eagle Road, Suite 120, Meridian, ID 83642

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 208-898-7060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a3ssa.com

• State office

  Payette County Driver's License Division

  205 N. 12th St., Payette, ID 83661

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew an Idaho driver license, permit, or identification card by appointment.Apply online
  Call 208-642-6003DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Payette 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