Walton County

Local offices in Walton County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Walton County WIC

  362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.
  Call 850-892-8020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walton.floridahealth.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Northwest Florida

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  DeFuniak Springs Housing Authority

  120 Oerting Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing options for people with low incomes.Read more
  Call 850-892-2823DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywaltonfl.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Walton County Housing Authority HUD/Section 8

  76 North 6th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

  Help here

  • Section 8 rental assistanceAsk about Section 8 rental assistance vouchers.
  Call 850-892-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywaltonfl.gov

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Walton County

  362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

  Help here

  • County public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
  Call 850-892-8015DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walton.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Walton County Clerk of Courts Self-Help Center

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waltonclerkfl.gov

• 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.
  Call 850-494-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwflaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Walton County Veteran Services Office

  76 North 6th Street, Suite B, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 850-892-8140DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywaltonfl.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Walton County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and responseGet county information and assistance for preparing for and responding to disasters.
  Call 850-892-8065Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywaltonfl.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, Walton County Center

  761 North 20th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help planning a job search and finding career and training services.
  Call 850-520-5990DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceokaloosawalton.com

• Library · County office

  Walton County Public Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use the county library system’s resources and services.
  Call 850-835-2040Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waltonlibraries.com

Walton County, Florida website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Walton County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Walton County

• DeFuniak Springs
• Freeport
• Paxtonnot checked yet

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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