Port Arthur
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Local offices in Port Arthur
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State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Port Arthur Field Office
4200 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77642
Help here
- Health and benefit servicesResidents can ask the office about state health and human services and benefit programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Human services · City office
Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
300 4th Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Help here
- Housing rehabilitationEligible low- and moderate-income homeowners can ask about help repairing or rebuilding their homes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portarthurtx.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Port Arthur Housing Authority
920 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77640
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can contact the authority about housing choice vouchers and rental assistance availability.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pahousing.org
Utilities · City office
Water Utilities
Help here
- Water and sewer billingResidents can get help with water and sewer bills, start or stop service, and ask about billing adjustments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portarthurtx.gov
Public health · City office
Port Arthur Health Department
5860 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can ask about clinics, testing, immunizations, health education, and public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portarthurtx.gov
Local office · City office
My Civic 311
444 4th Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Help here
- Non-emergency service requestsResidents can report issues such as potholes, streetlight outages, and missed trash pickup, then track updates.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portarthurtx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Port Arthur Workforce Center
4680 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help finding work and learning about job training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on setworks.org
Library · City office
Port Arthur Public Library
4615 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card to borrow books and other items and use digital books, learning materials, and research resources.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stacks.paplibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
1308 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksResidents can find youth programs, sports, swim lessons, senior activities, and city parks.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portarthurtx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Port Arthur
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
Southeast Texas Food Bank
3845 S. ML King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705
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
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
2210 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77703-4929
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Port Arthur is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · City office
Beaumont Public Health Department WIC
3040 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on beaumonttexas.gov
Child support · State office
Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Beaumont
350 Pine Street, Suite 290, Beaumont, TX 77701-1701
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can ask for help establishing or enforcing child support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont
1890 Laurel Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance through housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmtha.org
Housing authority · City office
Port Arthur Housing Authority
920 DeQueen Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs and whether applications are open.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pahousing.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
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Public Health
1295 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Help here
- County health care programsAsk about county health care programs, prescription help, and rides to approved medical visits.
- ImmunizationsChildren who are uninsured or underinsured can get immunizations at the county clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountytx.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 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