Hardee County
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Local offices in Hardee County
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Housing authority · County office
Hardee County Community Development
412 W Orange St, Room 201, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for county housing help, including home repairs and down payment assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeecountyfl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hardee County Emergency Management
404 W Orange St, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeecountyfl.gov
Veterans · County office
Hardee County Veterans Affairs
307 N 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims and supporting documents for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeecountyfl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Hardee
115 K.D. Revell Road, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and tuberculosis testing.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardee.floridahealth.gov
Library · Regional office
Hardee County Public Library
315 N 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use educational, informational, and cultural resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myhlc.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Heartland, Hardee Center
107 E Main St, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with finding work, training, resumes, and job interviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceheartland.com
State office · State office
Hardee County Tax Collector, Driver License Services
110 W Oak St, Suite 102, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Driver license servicesCounty residents can get driver license renewals, replacements, and testing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeetaxcollector.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Hardee Help Center
1330 US Hwy 17 South, Wauchula, FL 33873
Help here
- Food and household assistanceAsk for emergency food and basic household items if your family needs help.
- Rent and utility assistanceAsk about help with rent or utility bills during a short-term hardship.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeehelpcenter.org
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging (Senior Connection Center)
8928 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnectioncenter.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Central Florida 211
Help here
- 211 information and referralCall 211 to find local help with needs such as rent, utilities, child care, and food.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwcf.org
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Hardee County
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
- United Way of Central 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