Kinney County
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Local offices in Kinney County
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Local office · County office
Kinney County Courthouse
501 S Ann Street, Brackettville, TX 78832
Help here
- County government servicesVisit the county courthouse to contact county offices and get help with county services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kinney.tx.us
Local office · County office
Kinney County Tax Office
522 S Ellen Street, Brackettville, TX 78832
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- Vehicle title and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, registration renewals, and disabled parking placards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Brackettville Housing Authority
205 South Sweeney Street, Brackettville, TX 78832
Help here
- Public housingApply for a public housing unit and get help with the application process.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brackettvilleha.com
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging
1200 Ferry Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Help here
- Aging servicesGet help finding services and support for older adults in Dimmit County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrgdc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
201 E Spring Street, Brackettville, TX 78832
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the local office for help with community action programs, including housing assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ccsct.org
State office · State office
Kinney County Clinic WIC
202 James Street, Brackettville, TX 78832
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers
955 Water Street, Suite 300, Kerrville, TX 78028
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the center for mental health or developmental disability services serving Kinney County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hillcountry.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Kinney 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
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