Sanibel
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Local offices in Sanibel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Hall
800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments and information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mysanibel.com
Utilities · City office
Utility / Sewer Billing
800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- Utility and sewer billingGet help with city utility and sewer bills and find ways to pay them.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mysanibel.com
Library · Regional office
Sanibel Public Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library technology, and get help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sanlib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Sanibel Recreation Center
3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- Recreation and older adult programsJoin recreation programs and fitness classes, including activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mysanibel.com
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lee County
Sanibel is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lee County Human & Veteran Services
2440 Thompson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Financial and housing assistanceApply for help with housing costs, home repairs, utility bills, or other urgent needs.Apply onlineRead more
- Homelessness assistanceContact the county to connect with housing and support services if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leegov.com
Veterans · County office
Lee County Veteran Services
2440 Thompson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, filing appeals, and finding support for survivors and dependents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leegov.com
Community action · County office
Lee County Community Action Agency
2440 Thompson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Energy and emergency assistanceApply for available help with urgent electric bills and other household needs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leegov.com
Emergency help · County office
Lee County Emergency Management
2675 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind evacuation and preparedness information and sign up for local emergency alerts.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leegov.com
Library · County office
Lee County Library System
2201 Second St., Suite 400, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Library materials and reference helpGet help finding books, research materials, digital resources, and library services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leegov.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Lee County Law Library
1700 Monroe St., 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books, forms, and research resources for legal questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ca.cjis20.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