Palmetto
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Local offices in Palmetto
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Local office · City office
Palmetto City Hall
516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and public records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palmettofl.org
Utilities · City office
City of Palmetto Utility Billing
516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with city utility bills and payment options.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palmettofl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Palmetto Parks and Recreation
516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Help here
- Parks and recreational facilitiesFind city parks and ask about recreational facilities and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palmettofl.org
Jobs and training · State office
CareerSource Suncoast, Palmetto
600 8th Avenue West, Suite 100, Palmetto, FL 34221
Help here
- Job seeker servicesVisit or call for help with job search and employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lcd.floridajobs.org
City of Palmetto, Florida website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Manatee County
Palmetto is in Manatee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · County office
Manatee County Human Services, Aging Services Section
Help here
- Senior services and referralsCall the Elder Helpline for information about senior services, referrals, and help staying in your home.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mymanatee.org
Veterans · County office
Manatee County Veterans Services Office
1401 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and understanding claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mymanatee.org
Emergency help · County office
Manatee County Emergency Management Division
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies, alerts, special needs registration, and disaster recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mymanatee.org
Library · County office
Manatee County Public Library System
Help here
- Library materials and programsUse library materials, online resources, technology, and programs for people of all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mymanatee.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Manatee County Housing Authority
5631 11th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and housing choice vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manateehousing.com
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Manatee County, WIC Main Office
212 6th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manatee.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
- Suncoast 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