Huntsville
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Local offices in Huntsville
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Housing help · Regional office
Huntsville Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingApply in person for affordable public housing for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsvha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, TX 77340
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart, change, or stop city utility service and get help with your water, sewer, and garbage bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huntsvilletx.gov
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Local office · City office
Huntsville 311
Help here
- Non-emergency city service requestsUse Huntsville 311 to contact the city about non-emergency needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huntsvilletx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Career Office, Huntsville
291A Interstate 45 South, Suite A, Huntsville, TX 77340
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the career office for help with job searches, training, and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Library · City office
Huntsville Public Library
1219 13th Street, Huntsville, TX 77340
Help here
- Library cards, books, and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply online
- Senior learning and recreation programsJoin educational and recreational programs for adults and seniors at the library.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huntsvilletx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
448 State Hwy 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77320
Help here
- Parks and recreation facilitiesGet information about city parks, sports fields, recreation programs, and the Aquatic Center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huntsvilletx.gov
City of Huntsville, Texas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Huntsville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Joanne Watford Nutrition Center
Northwest Assistance Ministries
48 miles from the center of Huntsville15555 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, TX 77090
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM
Listed on namonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Huntsville
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Brazos Valley Community Action Programs
PO Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805-4128
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Walker County
Huntsville is in Walker County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging
1219 13th Street, Huntsville, TX 77340 (monthly satellite appointments at Huntsville Public Library)
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Walker County Veteran’s Services
1100 University Ave., Huntsville, TX 77340
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing claims for veterans and survivors’ benefits and requesting military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walker.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Walker County Emergency Management
344 Hwy 75 North, Suite 200, Huntsville, TX 77320
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about county emergency preparedness, response, and volunteer programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walker.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Huntsville
291A Interstate 45 South, Suite A, Huntsville, TX 77340
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help finding a job, training, and other career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Local office · County office
Walker County Tax Office
1301 Sam Houston Ave., Suite 100, Huntsville, TX 77340-4500
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationApply for vehicle title transfers, registration renewals, and other vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988