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Local offices in Baytown
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Utilities · City office
Utility Services
315 W Texas Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
Help here
- Utility bills and payment arrangementsGet help paying your city utility bill or ask about a payment arrangement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baytown.org
Library · City office
Sterling Municipal Library
1 Mary Wilbanks Avenue, Baytown, TX 77520
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library materials and join learning and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baytown.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
2407 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77522
Help here
- Recreation programsFind activities and programs for children, adults, and seniors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baytown.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Baytown Housing Authority
1805 Cedar Bayou Road, Baytown, TX 77520
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing vouchersAsk about affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baytownhousing.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Career Office
4308-B Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing for interviews, and finding job training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
2401 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77522
Help here
- City customer serviceContact the city with questions or report a non-emergency concern.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baytown.org
Public health · City office
Baytown Health Department
220 W Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77522
Help here
- Local health and environmental health servicesGet information about local health services and environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baytown.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Harris County
Baytown is in Harris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health
1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, disease prevention information, and health resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Harris County Housing & Community Development
1111 Fannin Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcd.harriscountytx.gov
Housing authority · County office
Harris County Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing search resources for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hchatexas.org
Veterans · County office
Harris County Veterans Services Department
2100 Travis Street, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisvets.com
Library · County office
Harris County Public Library
5749 South Loop East, Houston, TX 77033
Help here
- Library system informationGet help with library services and information about the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcpl.net
Courts and legal help · County office
Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
1019 Congress Street, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal research resources and ask library staff for help finding legal information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountylawlibrary.org
Texas programs by kind of help
These are run by Texas 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
- 2-1-1 Texas
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