Palacios
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Local offices in Palacios
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Palacios
45 Seashell Blvd, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing vouchers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Palacios Utility Billing
311 Henderson Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- Utility service and bill paymentsAsk about utility service, your bill, or payment options, or pay your bill online.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpalacios.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Local office · City office
City of Palacios City Hall
311 Henderson Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpalacios.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Palacios Community HUB
1519 4th St, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- Job search and career helpVisit the hub for help with job searches, careers, and workforce services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Library · Nonprofit
Palacios Library, Inc.
326 Main St, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- Library resourcesVisit the library to borrow books and use its research resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palacioslibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Palacios
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent
801 South Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Lone Star Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Economic Action Committee of the Gulf Coast
904 Whitson St, PO Box 1685, Bay City, TX 77404-1685
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Matagorda County
Palacios is in Matagorda County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Matagorda County Hospital District WIC Clinics
3007 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordaregional.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Matagorda County District Clerk
1700 7th Street, Room 307, Bay City, TX 77414-5092
Help here
- Child support informationFind the state Child Support Program and local court information through the District Clerk.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordatx.gov
Housing authority · City office
Bay City Housing Authority
3012 Sycamore Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baycitypha.org
Housing authority · City office
Palacios Housing Authority
45 Seashell Boulevard, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on palaciosha.org
Public health · County office
Matagorda County Environmental Health Department
2200 7th Street, First Floor, Bay City, TX
Help here
- Environmental health permits and inspectionsGet permits and information for food businesses, septic systems, building projects, and floodplain work.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordatx.gov
Public health · Regional office
Matagorda County Community Health Clinic
1413 Avenue G, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Medical Assistance Program eligibility and careQualified residents can ask about Medical Assistance Program eligibility and primary care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordaregional.org
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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988