Punta Gorda
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Local offices in Punta Gorda
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Local office · City office
City Hall
326 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- City government servicesGet help finding city departments, records, and resident services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
Utilities · City office
Billing and Collections
126 Harvey Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- Utility bills and accountsAsk questions about city utility bills, set up an account, or make a payment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
Library · County office
Punta Gorda Charlotte Library
401 Shreve St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, study, and access public computers and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Golden Years Senior Activity Center
1133 Bal Harbor Blvd., Suite 1135, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- Senior activities and adult day careContact the center about its activities and adult day care for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on goldenyearssenior.wixsite.com
Housing authority · City office
Punta Gorda Housing Authority
340 Gulf Breeze Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on puntagordaha.org
State office · State office
Charlotte County Tax Collector, Punta Gorda Office
410 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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- Driver licensingVisit for driver license and identification services, including knowledge and road tests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on taxcollector.charlottecountyfl.gov
Local office · Regional office
Florida 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for needs like food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fl211.org
City of Punta Gorda, FL website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Charlotte County
Punta Gorda is in Charlotte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Charlotte County Human Services
21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Help here
- Resident and family assistanceGet referrals and help applying for financial assistance and support programs.
- Housing and bill assistanceApply for help with eligible rent, mortgage, utility, or home repair costs.Apply onlineRead more
- Veteran servicesGet help with veterans benefits and support services.Read more
- Aging and adult servicesGet referrals and support for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Charlotte County Emergency Management
26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local emergency alerts, preparedness information, and recovery resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
Library · County office
Charlotte County Libraries & History
1120 Centennial Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use digital resources, research tools, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Charlotte County Clerk of Court Self-Help Services and Law Library
350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryFind court forms, legal resources, and a public law library for self-represented residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on selfhelp.charlotteclerk.com
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County
1100 Loveland Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Help here
- County public health servicesVisit the county health department for public health and clinical services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlotte.floridahealth.gov
State office · State office
WIC - Port Charlotte
1100 Loveland Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlotte.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
- 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