Pasadena
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Local offices in Pasadena
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Housing authority · City office
Pasadena Housing Office
1149 Ellsworth Drive, Pasadena, TX 77506
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramThe office administers rental vouchers for eligible households; the waiting list is currently closed.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Pasadena Water Billing
1202 Southmore, Pasadena, TX 77501
Help here
- Water and sewer billing helpResidents can get help with water and sewer bills, account information, and payments.
- Reduced utility rates for older adultsResidents age 65 or older can apply for reduced water, sewer, and garbage rates for their primary home.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.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
Older adults · City office
Madison Jobe Senior Center
1700 Thomas Ave., Pasadena, TX 77506
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesResidents can visit for social, recreation, and learning programs for older adults.Read more
- RIDES transportation programEligible Pasadena residents who are seniors or have a disability can apply for rides to essential destinations.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.gov
Local office · City office
Mayor's Action Line
1149 Ellsworth Drive, Pasadena, TX 77506
Help here
- City service requestsResidents can report city concerns and ask the city to route and track a service request.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Texas Workforce Commission Pasadena Office
4111 Fairmont Pkwy., Suite 104-A, Pasadena, TX 77504
Help here
- Workforce and employment servicesResidents can visit this state workforce office for employment and workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on twc.texas.gov
Library · City office
Pasadena Public Library: Central
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive, Pasadena, TX 77506
Help here
- Library materials and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials and take part in free learning and recreation programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.gov
Library · City office
Pasadena Public Library: Fairmont Branch
4330 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504
Help here
- Library materials and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Pasadena Parks and Recreation
3111 San Augustine Avenue, Pasadena, TX 77503
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find youth, adult, adaptive, aquatics, sports, and community recreation programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasadenatx.gov
City of Pasadena, Texas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pasadena
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Gulf Coast Community Services Association
9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054-8800
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harris County
Pasadena is in Harris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health WIC
5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Harris County Housing & Community Development
1111 Fannin Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcd.harriscountytx.gov
Housing authority · County office
Harris County Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing search resources for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hchatexas.org
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health
1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, disease prevention information, and health resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
1019 Congress Street, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal research resources and ask library staff for help finding legal information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountylawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
8000 North Stadium Drive, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77054
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and help connecting to local aging services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on houstonhealth.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.
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