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Local offices in Valparaiso
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Local office · City office
City Hall and Administrative Office
465 Valparaiso Parkway, Valparaiso, FL 32580
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit the city office for help with city records, permits, and other city business.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on valp.org
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
465 Valparaiso Parkway, Valparaiso, FL 32580
Help here
- Water and wastewater billsPay city utility bills or ask the city about your water or wastewater account.Apply online
- Water and wastewater serviceContact the city to request water service or report a wastewater emergency.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on valp.org
Library · City office
Valparaiso Community Library
459 Valparaiso Parkway, Valparaiso, FL 32580
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials or use a public computer, Wi-Fi, and printing services.
- Library programsJoin library activities and programs for children, teens, and adults.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on valp.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Valparaiso Senior Center
268 Glenview Avenue, Valparaiso, FL 32580
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can share a weekday meal and take part in social activities at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on valparaisofl.civicpluswebopen.com
City of Valparaiso, Florida website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Okaloosa County
Valparaiso is in Okaloosa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Okaloosa County Emergency Management
90 College Boulevard East, Niceville, FL 32578
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet local information to prepare for emergencies, evacuation, shelters, and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myokaloosa.com
Veterans · County office
Okaloosa County Veteran Services
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 302, Shalimar, FL 32579
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help filing, developing, or appealing veterans benefits claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myokaloosa.com
Housing authority · County office
Okaloosa County Housing Department
1 B 9th Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579
Help here
- Housing assistance informationFind information about county housing programs and affordable housing resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myokaloosa.gov
Library · Regional office
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
206 North Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
Help here
- Library cards and public library resourcesApply for a library card and get access to books, computers, research help, and learning resources.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on readokaloosa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, Fort Walton Beach Career Center
409 Racetrack Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with finding a job, career services, and employment and training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceokaloosawalton.com
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and referrals to local services.
- Medicare counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get free guidance about Medicare coverage.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwflaaa.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
- 211 Northwest Florida
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