Dora
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Local offices in Dora
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Dora City Hall
1485 Sharon Blvd, Dora, AL 35062
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
- Community centerAsk City Hall about using the city community center for a gathering or event.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdora.com
Utilities · City office
Dora Utilities, Waterworks and Gas Board
2215 Hwy 78, Suite 10, Dora, AL 35062
Help here
- Water and natural gas serviceApply for water or natural gas service, report a problem, or ask about your account.
- Utility bill paymentPay your water or natural gas bill online or contact the billing specialist for payment help.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dorautilities.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Dora Park and Recreation
1485 Sharon Blvd, Dora, AL 35062
Help here
- Parks and recreationUse city parks, sports fields, courts, walking path, and recreation facilities.
- Community center rentalsAsk City Hall about renting a room at the community center for a gathering or event.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdora.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Walker County
Dora is in Walker County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · County office
Walker County Commission
1801 3rd Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501
Help here
- County services and informationContact the county for local government services, forms, and resident information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on walkercountyal.us
State office · State office
Walker County Department of Human Resources
1901 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for information about applying for food assistance.
- Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family and child services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Walker County Health Department
Help here
- Public health and clinical careVisit for vaccinations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
- WICApply for WIC and get nutrition counseling and food benefits at the health department.Read more
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Jasper Housing Authority
1005 Highway 69 South, Jasper, AL 35501
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing when the authority is accepting applications.Apply online
- Housing Choice VouchersCheck whether the authority is accepting applications for rental assistance vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jasperhousingauthority.org
Veterans · State office
Walker County Office of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
201 19th Street West, Room 106, Jasper, AL 35501
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on walkercountyal.us
Jobs and training · State office
Jasper Career Center
2604 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- United Way of Central Alabama 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