Arlington
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Local offices in Arlington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Smokey Point Community Services Office
3704 172nd Street NE, Suite P, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or submit benefit documents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
238 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- Water, sewer, and stormwater billsPay city utility bills or ask about a payment arrangement.
- Reduced utility ratesEligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities can apply for a 40% discount on city utility rates.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtonwa.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
238 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- City services and resident requestsContact City Hall to reach a city department or report a city service issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtonwa.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Stilly Valley Center
18308 Smokey Point Boulevard, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- Senior and community servicesOlder adults can find meals, activities, health programs, and help connecting with community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stillycenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
Arlington Office DVR
16710 Smokey Point Boulevard, Suite 103, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationPeople with disabilities can get help preparing for, finding, or keeping a job.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Home & Community Services, Smokey Point Office
3906 172nd Street NE, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- Long-term care servicesContact the office about long-term care services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Library · Regional office
Arlington Library
135 N Washington Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and join programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sno-isle.org
City of Arlington, Washington website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arlington
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
Food Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
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
Northwest Justice Project
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
Snohomish County Human Services Department
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Mail Stop 305, Everett, WA 98201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Snohomish County
Arlington is in Snohomish County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Volunteers of America Western Washington
Help here
- Community resources and assistanceContact the agency to find community resources and assistance available in Snohomish County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on voaww.org
Child support · State office
Everett Child Support Office
840 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with a child support case, including questions about paperwork and support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Everett Community Services Office
840 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceVisit or contact this state office about food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO)
Help here
- Rent assistance and affordable housingApply for rent assistance or learn about affordable housing options.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hasco.org
Local office · Regional office
North Sound 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on voaww.org
Public health · County office
Snohomish County Health Department
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite Kee?
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health information, services, and clinic resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on snohd.org
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington 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
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988