Monticello
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Local offices in Monticello
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Local office · City office
Monticello City Hall
245 S. Mulberry Street, Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- City government helpVisit or call City Hall with questions about city government and local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonticello.us
Utilities · City office
City Utilities
245 S. Mulberry Street, Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for city water and sewer service or get help with utility service questions.Apply online
- Utility bill paymentPay a water utility bill or ask utility staff for help with a bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonticello.us
Library · County office
Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library
375 S. Water Street, Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for books, computers, internet access, research help, and public programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jcrjbpl.specialdistrict.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Capital Region Jefferson Service Center
50 David Road, Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Job and career helpGet in-person help with job searches, skills training, and career counseling at the Jefferson County service location.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on careersourcecapitalregion.com
Human services · Regional office
211 Big Bend (Lifeline Connection)
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, transportation, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bigbend.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Monticello is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County
1255 W. Washington St., Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jefferson.floridahealth.gov
Veterans · County office
Jefferson County Veterans Services
445 W. Palmer Mill Road, Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and families with benefit claims, health care enrollment, records, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyfl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Emergency Management
169 Industrial Park Drive, Monticello, FL
Help here
- Disaster preparednessEmergency Management plans for disasters and shares alerts and preparedness information with residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyfl.gov
Library · County office
Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library
375 S. Water St., Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Library servicesThe library lends books and other materials and helps with research, learning, and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jcrjbpl.specialdistrict.org
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Housing Assistance and Grants
435 W. Walnut St., Monticello, FL 32344
Help here
- Housing assistanceThe county offers home repair and homebuyer help and provides information about rental voucher assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyfl.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceHelps eligible Gadsden County households apply for energy bill assistance when a utility bill is past due.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capitalareacommunityactionagency.com
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 Big Bend (Lifeline Connection)
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