Sparta
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Local offices in Sparta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Sparta Housing Authority
307 N. Court Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing for eligible residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spartan.org
Local office · City office
Sparta City Hall
201 W. Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help finding city services and staff.Read more
- Utility billingContact the city about utility bills and billing questions.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spartawisconsin.org
Library · City office
Sparta Free Library
201 W. Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use technology, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spartawisconsin.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Sparta Community Barney Center
1000 E. Montgomery Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Community recreationFind city recreation programs and activities held at the Barney Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spartawisconsin.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sparta
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
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Legal Action of Wisconsin, 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
Couleecap, Inc.
201 Melby St, Westby, WI 54667-1013
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Monroe County
Sparta is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Monroe County Department of Human Services
210 W. Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Economic supportApply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Behavioral health and family servicesGet help with mental health, addiction, child welfare, and disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Public health · County office
Monroe County WIC Program
315 W. Oak Street, Suite B, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition education and food benefits for pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Child support · County office
Monroe County Child Support Agency
112 S. Court Street, Room 2100, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and health insurance orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Public health · County office
Monroe County Health Department
315 W. Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, family programs, immunization information, and environmental health help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Monroe County Circuit Court
112 S. Court Street, Room 2300, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Court forms and self-help resourcesFind court forms and links to Wisconsin court and law library resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County
315 W. Oak Street, Suite A, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information, options counseling, benefit help, and referrals for aging or disability needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Wisconsin programs by kind of help
These are run by Wisconsin 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
- 211 Wisconsin
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.
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