Malheur County

Local offices in Malheur County

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

• Child support · County office

  Malheur County District Attorney Child Support Enforcement Unit

  251 B Street West, #6, Vale, OR 97918

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, and collecting child support orders.
  Call 541-473-5127DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurco.org

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Malheur & Harney County

  959 Fortner Street, Ontario, OR 97914

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rent assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
  Call 541-889-9661DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamhc.org

• Public health · County office

  Malheur County Health Department

  1108 SW 4th Street, Ontario, OR 97914

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, communicable disease services, and other public health care.
  • WICWIC provides food support and nutrition services to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 541-889-7279DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Malheur Council on Aging & Community Services

  842 SE 1st Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet support finding local services and help with in-home care, meals, and caregiver needs.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcoacs.org

• Veterans · County office

  Malheur County Veterans Service Office

  316 NE Goodfellow Street, Suite 4, Ontario, OR 97914

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans and survivor benefits, health care, education benefits, and transportation to medical appointments.
  Call 541-889-6649DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurco.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Malheur County Emergency Management

  151 B Street West, Vale, OR 97918

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information and preparedness support.
  Call 541-473-5120DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurco.org

• State office · State office

  Oregon DMV Ontario

  215 East Lane North, Suite 4, Ontario, OR 97914

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licenses, identification cards, knowledge tests, vehicle title transactions, and vehicle inspections.
  Call 541-889-8712DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov

Malheur County Oregon website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Malheur County

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

Cities and towns in Malheur County

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• Jordan Valleynot checked yet
• Nyssa
• Ontario
• Vale

Oregon programs by kind of help

These are run by Oregon 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