Odessa
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Local offices in Odessa
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Local office · City office
City of Odessa City Hall
411 W. 8th Street, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- City customer serviceContact the city about services and report non-emergency problems through Team Odessa.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on odessa-tx.gov
Utilities · City office
Billing and Collection
411 W. 8th Street, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Water and utility billsPay city utility bills, start service, or ask about a payment plan.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on odessa-tx.gov
Human services · City office
Community Development
Help here
- Housing repair and homebuyer assistanceAsk about city programs for eligible residents who need home repairs or help buying a home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on odessa-tx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
1100 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX 79764
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, events, and facility reservations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on odessa-tx.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Odessa
124 E. 2nd Street, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on odessahatx.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Permian Basin, Odessa Office
2626 John Ben Shepperd Parkway, Building D, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, or learning about child care assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcepb.org
State office · State office
Texas 2-1-1
Help here
- Local help and service referralsCall or search online to find local food, housing, health, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Ector County
Odessa is in Ector County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Ector County Health Department
221 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Public health clinic and inspectionsGet immunizations, STD and TB testing, or help with food, pool, septic, and day care inspections.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
Library · County office
Ector County Library
321 W 5th St, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or visit the passport office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ector County Law Library
300 N Grant, Room 316, Odessa, TX 79763
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse Texas legal materials and research resources, and get help finding legal information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Ector County Veterans Services
300 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and requesting military records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newtools.cira.state.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Ector County Office of Emergency Management
300 N Grant, Suite 116, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help preparing for local disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Odessa Field Office
3016 Kermit Hwy, Odessa, TX 79764
Help here
- State benefits applicationsApply for or get help with Texas health and human services benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.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
- Texas 2-1-1
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.
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