Aurora
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Local offices in Aurora
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Housing and Community Development
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Housing and community development informationContact the city about housing needs, community development programs, and housing resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Aurora
2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing, rental assistance, and housing program openings.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aurorahousing.org
Utilities · City office
Aurora Water
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Aurora Water Cares bill assistanceEligible customers with past-due water bills may apply for up to $400 in bill help.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Human services · City office
Neighborhood Support Division
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Neighborhood resources and community engagementGet help connecting with city services, neighborhood groups, and community resources.
- Code enforcementReport property maintenance or zoning problems in your neighborhood.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Older adults · City office
Aurora Center for Active Adults
30 Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80011
Help here
- Older adult programs and resourcesFind activities, fitness programs, and local resources for adults age 50 and older.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Local office · City office
Access Aurora
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- City customer service and non-emergency requestsCall or visit to ask questions or report a non-emergency city issue.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Local office · City office
Office of Accessibility
15151 E. Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Disability access and accommodationsAsk for an accommodation or report an access problem with a city program or service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Immigrant services · City office
Office of International and Immigrant Affairs
15151 E. Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Immigrant and refugee resourcesFind city information and resources for immigrants and refugees living in Aurora.
- Language access and city service complaintsAsk for language help or learn how to make a complaint about access to a city service.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! at Aurora
15400 E. 14th Place, Lower Level, Aurora, CO 80011
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding jobs, preparing a résumé, and exploring training and education options.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adworks.org
State office · State office
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Aurora Office
12510 E. Iliff Avenue, Suite 303, Aurora, CO 80014
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationAsk about services that help people with disabilities prepare for, find, or keep a job.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvr.colorado.gov
State office · State office
Colorado Driver License Office, Aurora
14391 E. 4th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license, permit, or identification card at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Aurora Public Library
14949 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a free library card to borrow materials and use digital learning resources.Apply onlineRead more
- Library programs and public computersUse library computers and join free programs at Aurora Public Library locations.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Local office · City office
Aurora Rides
Help here
- Free rides for older adultsAurora residents age 60 and older can book free rides in the program's limited service area.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Youth Services
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Youth programs and activitiesFind city programs, camps, and activities for children and teens.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Recreation programs and fee assistanceRegister for city recreation programs and ask about scholarships for residents with limited incomes.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on auroragov.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Aurora
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
Food Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
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
Colorado Legal Services
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
Arapahoe County Community Resources
1690 West Littleton Boulevard, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Arapahoe County
Aurora is in Arapahoe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Food, cash and medical benefitsApply for food, cash and medical assistance or get help managing benefits.
- Child supportGet help with paternity, child support orders and payments.
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation and ask about protective services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov
Public health · County office
Arapahoe County Public Health WIC
15400 E. 14th Place, Suite 344, Aurora, CO 80011
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition advice and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov
Public health · County office
Arapahoe County Public Health
6964 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112
Help here
- Public health servicesFind public health services such as immunizations, health information and disease prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Arapahoe District Court Self-Help Center
7325 S. Potomac Street, Courthouse II, Room 131, Centennial, CO 80112
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help understanding court forms, procedures and the steps in a case; staff cannot give legal advice.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Community action · County office
Arapahoe County Community Services Block Grant Program
Help here
- Community action servicesThe county funds services that help low-income older adults and people with disabilities remain independent at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arapahoeco.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, in-home care and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on drcog.org
Colorado programs by kind of help
These are run by Colorado 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
- 2-1-1 Colorado
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