Brenham
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Local offices in Brenham
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Housing authority · Regional office
Brenham Housing Authority
1801 Northview Circle Drive, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about affordable public housing and housing choice voucher applications.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on brenhamhousing.wixsite.com
Utilities · City office
City of Brenham Utility Customer Service and Billing
200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Utility bills and servicePay or ask about electric, gas, water, wastewater, drainage, or sanitation bills and start utility service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on docs.cityofbrenham.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Margaret E. Blizzard Senior Activity Center
1301 East Tom Green, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can take part in activities and ask about meals and other senior center services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorcenterbrenham.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, Brenham
97 Duprie, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches and workforce services at the Brenham office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bvjobs.org
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Brenham
Blinn College Student Center, 1007 Walter Schwartz Way, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
100 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Library cards, books, technology, and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on docs.cityofbrenham.org
Local office · City office
Brenham City Hall
200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- City information and servicesGet help finding city departments, services, and contact information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on docs.cityofbrenham.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brenham
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Lone Star Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Brazos Valley Community Action Programs
PO Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805-4128
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Brenham is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Washington County Environmental Health
3650 Highway 36 North, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Septic system permitsGet permits and information for installing, repairing, or changing a septic system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washington.tx.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Washington County District Clerk
100 E. Main Street, Suite 304, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court forms and links to Texas self-help resources for civil and family cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washington.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging
3991 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802
Help here
- Aging services and benefits counselingGet information about aging services, benefits, care coordination, and support for caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bvcog.org
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veterans Service Office
105 W. Main Street, Suite 102, Brenham, TX 77833
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and completing claims forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washington.tx.us
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988