South Tucson
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Local offices in South Tucson
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Local office · City office
South Tucson City Hall
1601 S 6th Ave, South Tucson, AZ 85713
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help with local services, public records, and city questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on southtucsonaz.gov
Library · County office
Sam Lena-South Tucson Library
1607 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.pima.gov
Housing authority · City office
South Tucson Housing Authority
1713 S 3rd Ave, South Tucson, AZ 85713
Help here
- Public housingThe authority offers low-rent apartments for eligible households; its waiting list is currently closed.
- Housing Choice VoucherThe authority offers Section 8 vouchers for eligible households; its waiting list is currently closed.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on southtucsonaz.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pima County
South Tucson is in Pima County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pima County Community Assistance Division
801 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Help here
- Emergency basic needs assistanceEligible residents can ask about help with rent, utilities, food, and other urgent needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Public health · County office
Pima County Health Department
3950 S Country Club Rd, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85714
Help here
- Public health clinicsCounty clinics provide immunizations, wellness checks, sexual health services, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Public health · County office
Pima County WIC Program
4500 N Old Romero Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children healthy foods and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Housing authority · County office
Pima County Office of Housing Opportunities and Homeless Solutions
Help here
- Homelessness support and referralsResidents at risk of or experiencing homelessness can call for information about county shelter and housing support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Community action · County office
Pima County Community Action Agency
801 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Help here
- Rent, mortgage, and utility assistanceEligible households can ask about help with rent, mortgage payments, or utility bills when funds are available.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Library · County office
Pima County Public Library
101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Help here
- Library access and community resource informationResidents can use library collections, computers, learning resources, and community service information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.pima.gov
Arizona programs by kind of help
These are run by Arizona 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
- 211 Arizona
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