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Local offices in Bushnell
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Local office · City office
Bushnell City Hall
117 E. Joe P. Strickland Jr. Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with city services, public records, and other resident questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbushnellfl.com
Utilities · City office
Customer Service and Utility Billing
117 E. Joe P. Strickland Jr. Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help paying electric, water, sewer, and refuse bills or starting utility service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbushnellfl.com
Library · County office
Bushnell Public Library
402 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services and facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyfl.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Bushnell Community Center
407 E. Belt Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- Community center reservationResidents can contact City Hall to ask about reserving the community center for an event.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbushnellfl.com
State office · State office
Sumter County Tax Collector, Bushnell Office
220 E. McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsVisit this office for driver license and ID card services, including tests by appointment.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sumtertaxcollector.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sumter County
Bushnell is in Sumter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Sumter County Emergency Management
7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and finding help during a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyfl.gov
Veterans · County office
Sumter County Veteran Services
7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing claims for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyfl.gov
Library · County office
Sumter County Library System
7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785
Help here
- Library servicesFind books, learning resources, public computers, and library programs across the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyfl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County
415 East Noble Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- County public health servicesContact the county health department for public health services and clinic information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumter.floridahealth.gov
State office · State office
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County WIC, Bushnell Main Clinic
415 East Noble Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumter.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid Florida Area Agency on Aging (Elder Options)
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Help here
- Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can call for information about aging services in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org
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
- Florida 211
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