Brooksville
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Local offices in Brooksville
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Local office · City office
Brooksville City Hall
201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall to contact city departments, the City Council, or the City Clerk.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrooksville.us
Utilities · City office
City of Brooksville Utility Billing
600 South Brooksville Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Utility bills and account helpPay a city utility bill in person or get help with a utility account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrooksville.us
Library · County office
Frederick Eugene Lykes Jr. Memorial Library
238 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the library to borrow books and take part in public library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hernandocountylibrary.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Brooksville Parks and Recreation Department
99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Community center and recreation programsVisit the Jerome Brown Community Center for city recreation programs, including activities for adults age 55 and older.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrooksville.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Brooksville Housing Authority
621 W Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority about affordable public housing in Brooksville.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrooksville.us
State office · State office
Hernando County Tax Collector, Brooksville Office
20 North Main Street, Room 112, Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Driver licensesApply for or renew a Florida driver license at the Brooksville office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hernando County
Brooksville is in Hernando County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hernando County Health and Human Services
621 W. Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Community assistance and referralsGet help finding local resources for housing, food, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Housing authority · County office
Hernando County Housing Authority
621 W. Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Veterans · County office
Hernando County Veteran Services
621 W. Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet free help applying for veterans benefits and handling claims or appeals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Hernando County Emergency Management
18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Emergency alerts and disaster preparationGet local emergency information and learn how to prepare for disasters.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Library · County office
Hernando County Public Library System
Help here
- Library resourcesUse library materials, programs, and online resources across the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocountylibrary.us
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Hernando County
300 S. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for services such as immunizations, family health, and health records.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hernando.floridahealth.gov
Florida programs by kind of help
These are run by Florida 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 Hernando
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