Blanco
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Local offices in Blanco
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Blanco Public Works & Utilities
503 Pecan Street, Blanco, TX 78606
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingGet help with water bills, payments, and city water service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofblancotx.gov
Local office · City office
Blanco City Hall
300 Pecan Street, Blanco, TX 78606
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and local government questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofblancotx.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Blanco Library
1118 Main Street, Blanco, TX 78606
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use the library, and get help with genealogy research.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on blancolibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Blanco
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Action Inc. of Central Texas
PO Box 748, San Marcos, TX 78667-0748
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Blanco County
Blanco is in Blanco County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Combined Community Action, Inc.
Help here
- Weatherization assistanceAsk about home improvements that can help reduce energy use.
- Meals on Wheels Rural Capital AreaAsk about meal delivery services for eligible Blanco County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ccaction.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Blanco County District Clerk
101 E Cypress St, Room 108, Johnson City, TX 78636
Help here
- Court self-help information and formsFind court information and forms for people representing themselves in court.
- Child support court records and withholding ordersGet help with child support withholding orders filed in Blanco County courts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blancocountytexas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportConnect with services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Veterans · County office
Blanco County Veteran Services
402 Blanco Ave, Blanco, TX
Help here
- Veteran benefits and claims helpGet help applying for VA benefits, filing an appeal, and finding other services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blancocountytexas.gov
Emergency help · County office
Blanco County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency information and coordinationContact the county for emergency management information and coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blancocountytexas.gov
Texas programs by kind of help
These are run by Texas 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- 2-1-1 Texas
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