Port Lavaca

Local offices in Port Lavaca

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Port Lavaca Housing Authority

  627 W. George St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Public housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about its housing programs and application process.
  Call 361-552-8831DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  202 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage billsStart or manage city utility service, ask about your bill, or make a payment.Apply online
  Call 833-257-8349DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portlavaca.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent, Port Lavaca Office

  1800 South Highway 35, Suite H, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpVisit for help with finding work, training, and other workforce services.
  Call 361-552-1563DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Port Lavaca Driver License Office

  201 W. Austin St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
  Call 512-424-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

• Library · County office

  Calhoun County Public Library

  200 W. Mahan St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources at the Port Lavaca library.
  Call 361-552-7323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  202 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city about local services, city offices, and public meetings.
  Call 361-552-9793DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portlavaca.gov

City of Port Lavaca website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Port Lavaca

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

Job help near Port Lavaca

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent

  Also helps young people

  3.3 miles away

  1800 State Highway 35, Suite H, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Hours: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

  Call 361-552-1563DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Calhoun County

Port Lavaca is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Calhoun WIC Clinic

  117 W. Ash St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 361-578-2884DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Port Lavaca HHSC Benefits Office

  436 S. Highway 35, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • State benefits applicationsResidents can get help applying for food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 361-552-9702DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Calhoun County Health Department

  117 W. Ash St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
  Call 361-552-9721DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging

  1908 N. Laurent St., Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901

  Help here

  • Services for older adults and caregiversThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local support and information.
  Call 361-578-1587DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Calhoun County Veterans Affairs

  201 W. Austin Street, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service officer helps veterans with questions about VA benefits.
  Call 361-553-4685DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Calhoun County Office of Emergency Management

  211 S. Ann Street, Suite 301, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and assistance informationThe office shares local information to help residents prepare for and respond to disasters.
  Call 361-553-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Calhoun 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