Porterville
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Local offices in Porterville
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Local office · City office
Porterville City Hall
291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- City information and resident concernsContact the City Manager’s Office with questions or concerns about city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.porterville.ca.us
Housing authority · City office
Porterville Housing Division
291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- Homebuyer and housing assistanceAsk about city homebuyer, home repair, accessibility grant, and public utility assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.porterville.ca.us
Utilities · City office
Porterville Utility Billing
291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city utility billing, account questions, and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portervilleca.municipalonlinepayments.com
Library · City office
Porterville Public Library
41 W. Thurman Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library for books, internet access, literacy help, and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.porterville.ca.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Porterville Parks & Leisure Services
15 E. Thurman Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, sports, and activities for residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.rec1.com
State office · State office
Porterville DMV Field Office
329 E. Olive Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or identification card at this state office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Porterville Employment Connection Center
1063 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Help here
- Job search and training servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on employmentconnect.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Tulare County
Help here
- Local support and referralsFind referrals for housing, food, utilities, health care, transportation, and other local needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211tularecounty.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Tulare County
Porterville is in Tulare County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Human Services
Help here
- CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-CalApply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits at a TulareWORKs office.Apply online
- General AssistanceAdults with limited income may apply for temporary cash aid.Apply onlineRead more
- In-Home Supportive ServicesEligible older adults and people with disabilities can get help to live safely at home.Read more
- Cash Assistance Program for ImmigrantsEligible aged, blind, or disabled non-citizens may apply for cash aid.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org
Public health · County office
Tulare County Public Health
5957 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health assessments, disease prevention, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org
Public health · County office
Tulare County WIC
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Tulare County Behavioral Health
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use care through county clinics and other service locations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Tulare
5140 W. Cypress Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277
Help here
- Rental assistance and affordable housingApply for rental assistance, public housing, housing vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hatc.net
Veterans · County office
Tulare County Veterans Services Office
205 N. L St., Tulare, CA 93274
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with claims for benefits and entitlements.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org
California programs by kind of help
These are run by California 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 - 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 Tulare County
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