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Local offices in Stockton
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Utilities · City office
Municipal Utilities Department and Utility Billing
425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart or manage city water, sewer, and stormwater service, ask about a bill, or request a bill review.Read more
- Disabled low-income solid waste discountEligible disabled residents under 65 can apply for a 10% discount on solid waste rates.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stocktonca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
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- Recreation programs and youth activitiesResidents can find city recreation programs, sports, camps, and activities for children and teens.
- Youth program fee discountA parent or guardian can apply for a 25% discount on eligible youth and teen program registration fees.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stocktonca.gov
Library · Regional office
Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
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- Public library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ssjcpl.org
Local office · City office
Stockton Police Department Neighborhood Services
22 E. Weber Avenue, Room 350, Stockton, CA 95202
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- Neighborhood code enforcementResidents can report unsafe or unmaintained properties, illegal dumping, junk, and abandoned vehicles on private property.
- Graffiti reportsResidents can report graffiti to the city for follow-up.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stocktonca.gov
Local office · City office
Public Works Department
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- Street and public works service requestsResidents can report street problems such as potholes, damaged street lights, and debris on city streets.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stocktonca.gov
Emergency help · City office
Stockton Fire Department
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- Fire safety informationResidents can contact the department for fire safety information and non-emergency help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stocktonca.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Stockton America's Job Center of California
6221 West Lane, Suite 105, Stockton, CA 95210
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office · State office
Stockton DMV Field Office
55 S. Lincoln Street, Stockton, CA 95203
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card.
- Vehicle registration and testingResidents can handle vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, permits, and testing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of San Joaquin County
Stockton is in San Joaquin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Help here
- Human services assistanceContact the agency for help with county human services programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjchsa.org
Public health · County office
San Joaquin County Public Health Services
1601 E. Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
1212 N. California Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
2575 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton, CA 95207
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority about its housing programs and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsjonline.org
Veterans · County office
San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office
6221 West Lane, Suite 105, Stockton, CA 95210
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and dependents with benefits claims and applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
Child support · County office
San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services
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- Child support servicesThe department helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
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 San Joaquin
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