Jefferson

Local offices in Jefferson

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Utility Billing

  305 E. Austin St., Jefferson, TX 75657

  Help here

  • Pay a water or sewer billPay your city utility bill in person, by mail, online, or through the after-hours drop box.Apply online
  Call 903-665-3922DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersontexas.us

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  305 E. Austin St., Jefferson, TX 75657

  Help here

  • City services and informationAsk about city services, streets, water, sewer, and cemetery lots.
  Call 903-665-3922DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersontexas.us

• Library · Nonprofit

  Jefferson Carnegie Library

  301 W. Lafayette St., Jefferson, TX 75657

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and information resources.
  Call 903-665-8911DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncarnegielibrary.org

City of Jefferson website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jefferson

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

Offices for all of Marion County

Jefferson is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  NET Health WIC Clinic - Jefferson

  110 W Elizabeth St, Jefferson, TX 75657

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get food and nutrition support.
  Call 903-665-9266DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Marion County Courthouse

  102 W Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657

  Help here

  • County court and clerk servicesContact the county offices for court and clerk information and help with county records.
  Call 903-665-3261DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.tx.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of East Texas

  3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662

  Help here

  • Aging services and benefits counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care options, meals, and support at home.
  Call 903-218-6500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Marion County Veterans Service Office

  102 W Austin, Room 103, Jefferson, TX 75657

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their families.
  • Transportation for veteransEligible veterans and their families can arrange rides to medical appointments and other local destinations.
  Call 903-601-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.tx.us

Everything in Marion 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