Cortez
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Local offices in Cortez
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Montezuma County
121 E. 1st St., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mc-ha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Cortez Utility Billing
123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Water and refuse billsGet help with city water and refuse bills and utility account questions.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cortezco.gov
Older adults · County office
Montezuma County Senior Center
107 N. Chestnut St., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get meals, join activities, and ask for help finding local resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montezumacounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Cortez Workforce Center
22 W. North St., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.nxt-dev.colorado.gov
State office · State office
Colorado Driver License Office - Cortez
2210 E. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license, permit, or identification card.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.test.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Cortez Public Library
202 N. Park St., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books, DVDs, and audiobooks or use free internet and public computers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cortezco.gov
Local office · City office
Cortez City Hall
123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- City information and resident servicesContact City Hall to find the city department or service you need.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cortezco.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cortez
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
Care and Share Food Bank
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
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
Housing Solutions for the Southwest
295 Girard St., Durango, CO 81301
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montezuma County
Cortez is in Montezuma County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Montezuma County Department of Social Services
109 West Main Street, Room 170, Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and energy assistance, and get help with child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montezumacounty.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Montezuma County
121 East 1st Street, Building A, Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a voucher to help pay rent if you qualify.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mc-ha.org
Public health · County office
Montezuma County Public Health Department
106 West North Street, Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health and safety services, and help with communicable diseases.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get nutrition advice and food benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montezumacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Montezuma Combined Courts Self-Help
865 North Park Street, Suite 100, Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get help finding court forms and understanding court procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · County office
Montezuma County Senior Services
107 North Chestnut Street, Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can get resource referrals, senior health insurance help, meals, and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montezumacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging
103 North Chestnut Street, Suite 1, Cortez, CO 81321
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, meals, transportation, and support at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjbaaa.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