Harlingen
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Local offices in Harlingen
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Local office · City office
City Hall / General Information
118 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- City information and service requestsContact City Hall for general information or help reaching a city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harlingentx.gov
Utilities · Regional office
Harlingen Waterworks System Customer Service
121 E. Harrison Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- Water and sewer accounts and billsGet help starting or managing a water or sewer account and paying your bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hwws.com
Library · City office
Harlingen Public Library
410 '76 Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myharlingen.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Harlingen Parks and Recreation Department
900 Fair Park Boulevard, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsContact the department about city parks, recreation programs, pools, and other public facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myharlingen.us
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Harlingen
219 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harlingenha.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Cameron Harlingen Workforce Center
1820 W. Jefferson, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- Job search and training supportJob seekers can get help finding work, training for a job, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wfscameron.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Cameron County
Harlingen is in Cameron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Cameron County Public Health
1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586
Help here
- Public health clinicsCounty clinics provide health services at locations across Cameron County.
- Indigent health careEligible county residents can apply for help paying for basic medical care.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Cameron County WIC
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Cameron County Veterans Service Office
1124 E. Madison St., Brownsville, TX 78520
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans, dependents, and survivors can get help understanding and applying for VA and Texas benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cameron County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office helps residents prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Judge Myrlin O. Johnson Law Library
1100 E. Monroe St., Brownsville, TX 78520
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal books, online resources, and public computers to research legal questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Child support · State office
Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Brownsville
1655 Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite 202, Brownsville, TX 78521
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services at this state office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
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