Idalou

Local offices in Idalou

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

• Local office · City office

  Idalou City Hall

  301 Main Street, Idalou, TX 79329

  Help here

  • City services and utility account helpContact City Hall for city services and help with your utility account.
  • Pay a utility billView your utility balance and pay your bill through the city’s online billing portal.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 806-892-2531DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on idaloutx.com

• Library · City office

  Idalou Public Library

  210 Main Street, Idalou, TX 79329

  Help here

  • Library books and public computer accessBorrow books and audiobooks, read magazines, or use a computer with internet and printing.
  Call 806-892-2114DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on idaloutx.com

City of Idalou website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Idalou

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

Offices for all of Lubbock County

Idalou is in Lubbock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  South Plains Community Action Association

  2348 34th Street, Lubbock, TX

  Help here

  • Community services navigationContact the association to find help with community services and benefits.Read more
  Call 833-314-2373DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lubbock County Law Library

  916 Main Street, Suite 306, Lubbock, TX 79401

  Help here

  • Legal researchUse legal books and resources to research a legal question.
  Call 806-775-1667DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Plains Area Agency on Aging

  6811 Indiana Avenue, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding benefits, transportation, and other local services.
  Call 806-687-0940DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Career Services - Lubbock

  2002 West Loop 289, Suite 117, Lubbock, TX 79407

  Help here

  • Career servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and finding training.
  Call 806-765-5038DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Lubbock Public Library

  1306 9th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401

  Help here

  • Library materials and public resourcesGet a library card to borrow books and use digital resources, computers, and learning programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 806-775-2835DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mylubbock.us

Everything in Lubbock County

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