Carmine

Local offices in Carmine

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

• Utilities · City office

  Carmine Utility Department

  260 Luther Lane, Carmine, TX 78932

  Help here

  • Utility bill paymentPay your utility bill at City Hall or use the city’s online and phone payment options.Apply online
  Call 979-278-3273DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Carmine City Hall

  260 Luther Lane, Carmine, TX 78932

  Help here

  • City office helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city questions and services.
  Call 979-278-3273DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Carmine website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carmine

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

Offices for all of Fayette County

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

• Public health · State office

  Fayette County WIC Clinic

  275 Ellinger Rd, La Grange, TX 78945

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
  Call 979-968-6391DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  La Grange Health and Human Services Office

  228 N Main St, La Grange, TX 78945

  Help here

  • State benefits assistanceGet help applying for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
  Call 979-968-3196DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Housing help · City office

  La Grange Housing Authority

  250 Northwest Circle, La Grange, TX 78945

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 979-968-3147DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Flatonia Housing Authority

  701 Mulberry St, Flatonia, TX 78941

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 361-865-2534DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area

  6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Bastrop County.
  • Benefits counselingTalk with a counselor about benefit programs and enrollment options.
  Call 512-916-6062DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Fayette County Veterans Services

  255 Svoboda Ln, La Grange, TX 78945

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claims helpGet help preparing claims for veterans, their spouses, and their children.
  Call 979-968-5254DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fayette.tx.us

Everything in Fayette County

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.
• 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
• 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