McKinney
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Local offices in McKinney
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Local office · City office
City of McKinney
401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- City information and helpContact the city to find the right department or get help with a city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckinneytexas.org
Human services · City office
Housing & Community Development
401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Housing assistanceEligible residents can ask about rental assistance, homebuyer help, and home repair programs.
- Home repair assistanceEligible homeowners can apply for help with emergency repairs or major home rehabilitation.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckinneytexas.org
Utilities · City office
Water Billing
401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Water and sewer bill paymentPay a city water or sewer bill in person or ask about payment extensions and plans.
- Emergency water utility assistanceAsk whether you qualify for the city's emergency water utility assistance grant.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckinneytexas.org
Library · City office
McKinney Public Library
6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy., McKinney, TX 75070
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the open John and Judy Gay Library to borrow books, use computers, and attend programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ipac.mckinneytexas.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Recreation programs and classesFind and register for city classes, camps, leagues, and recreation programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckinneytexas.org
Older adults · City office
McKinney Senior Recreation Center
1400 S. College St., McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Programs for adults 50 and olderAdults 50 and older can join activities, exercise programs, trips, and wellness services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckinneytexas.org
Housing authority · Regional office
McKinney Housing Authority
603 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckinneyha.org
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety McKinney Area Office
400 Powerhouse St., McKinney, TX 75071
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit the DPS office for driver license and identification services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Collin County
McKinney is in Collin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Collin County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about county emergency plans and how to prepare for or respond to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Collin County Veteran Services
900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 150, Plano, TX 75074
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help applying for VA and Texas benefits, including disability claims, pensions, and survivor benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Child support · County office
Collin County District Clerk Child Support Division
2100 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 10353, McKinney, TX 75071
Help here
- Child support payment recordsRequest a payment history for a Collin County child support case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Curt B. Henderson Law Library
2100 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 02536, McKinney, TX 75071
Help here
- Legal information and research helpAsk a librarian for legal information and help finding research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Collin County Indigent Health Office
825 N. McDonald St., Suite 110, McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Indigent health careApply for health care help if you are an adult county resident with limited income and resources.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Collin County Immunizations Clinic
825 N. McDonald St., Suite 145, McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- ImmunizationsSchedule vaccines for eligible children and adults through the county clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.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