Pendleton
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Local offices in Pendleton
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Local office · City office
Pendleton City Hall
500 SW Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments, services, and public information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendletonor.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
500 SW Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Utility bills and payment assistanceAsk about water and sewer bills, start or stop service, and find out how to apply for utility bill help.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendletonor.gov
Library · City office
Pendleton Public Library
502 SW Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers, or join free library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendletonor.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Pendleton Community Center, Inc.
Help here
- The Gathering PlaceAdults age 60 and older can meet, take part in activities, and have a free lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendletoncommunitycenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Center
408 SE 7th Street, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet free help with finding a job, training, and other employment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office · State office
Pendleton DMV
1732 SW Court Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing, vehicle registration, and other DMV services; drive tests require an appointment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Umatilla County
Pendleton is in Umatilla County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Umatilla County Public Health Department
200 SE 3rd Street, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health programs, education, and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucohealth.net
Emergency help · County office
Umatilla County Emergency Management
4700 NW Pioneer Place, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county emergency alerts and find advice to prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on umatillacounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Umatilla County Veterans Services
125 SE Court Avenue, Suite 7, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on umatillacounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Umatilla County Special Library District
Help here
- County library servicesFind library programs, books, online resources, and services through the countywide library district.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucsld.org
Child support · County office
Umatilla County District Attorney Child Support Enforcement
216 SE 4th Street, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support enforcement through the District Attorney's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on umatillacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Umatilla County Circuit Court Self Help
216 SE 4th Street, Pendleton, OR 97801
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind forms and information to help with common court matters in Umatilla County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211info
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