Venice
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Local offices in Venice
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Hall
401 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall City Hall to find the right city department or ask about city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venicegov.com
Utilities · City office
Venice Utilities Department
401 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
Help here
- Water and sewer utility billingContact the department with questions about your city water or sewer bill.
- Water and sewer serviceContact the department about starting or managing city water and sewer service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venicegov.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Public Works Department, Parks Division
401 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
Help here
- City parks and park maintenanceFind city parks and learn about the facilities maintained by the City of Venice.Read more
- Report a city service problemReport problems such as potholes, broken sidewalks, or storm drain issues through the city service request tool.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venicegov.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL
Help here
- Facility rentals and reservationsContact the center manager about reserving space for an event.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venicegov.com
Community action · Regional office
United Way 211 of Manasota
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fl211.org
City of Venice, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Sarasota County
Venice is in Sarasota County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sarasota County Human Services
1 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the county for information about food assistance and other local human services.
- Behavioral health system coordinationThe county coordinates community programs for people affected by mental health or substance use concerns.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scgov.net
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Help here
- County health servicesContact the health department for public health services and information in Sarasota County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sarasota.floridahealth.gov
State office · State office
South County WIC Office
6919 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sarasota.floridahealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Sarasota Housing Authority
269 S. Osprey Avenue, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34236
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceThe Housing Choice Voucher program helps eligible families pay rent in privately owned homes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sarasotahousing.org
Veterans · County office
Sarasota County Veteran Services
2200 Ringling Blvd., Suite 125, Sarasota, FL 34237
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scgov.net
Emergency help · County office
Sarasota County Emergency Management
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and response informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and find county disaster resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scgov.net
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