Appleton
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Local offices in Appleton
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Local office · City office
City of Appleton General Inquiries
100 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- City information and referralsCall the city’s general inquiry line for help finding the right city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appletonwi.gov
Public health · City office
Appleton Health Department
100 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about city health programs, public health nursing, and health concerns.
- Age Friendly AppletonFind city information and resources for older adults and people who support them.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appletonwi.gov
Utilities · City office
Appleton Utilities Billing Support
100 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Utility bill supportGet help with questions about a City of Appleton utility bill or payment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appletonwi.gov
Library · City office
Appleton Public Library
200 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, internet, printing, and public programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Appleton Parks and Recreation
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- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs and information about Appleton parks.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on parks.appletonwi.gov
Housing authority · City office
Appleton Housing Authority
925 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for housing assistance, public housing, or a housing choice voucher through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appletonhousing.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Appleton Service Center
711 W Association Drive, Appleton, WI 54914
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or get help with a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card at the service center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Appleton Office
265 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Tax assistanceGet in-person help with Wisconsin tax questions at the Department of Revenue office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on revenue.wi.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Outagamie County
Appleton is in Outagamie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Outagamie County Health & Human Services
320 S. Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Health and human servicesGet help with county health and human services, including mental health and support for families.
- Economic SupportApply for public benefits through the county or its income maintenance partnership.Apply online
- Child SupportGet help establishing or enforcing child support and health insurance orders.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on outagamie.gov
Public health · County office
Outagamie County WIC
320 S. Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on outagamie.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Outagamie County
320 S. Walnut Street, Level 1, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet information about aging, disability, caregiving, long-term care, and available benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on outagamie.gov
Veterans · County office
Outagamie County Veterans Service Office
320 S. Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on outagamie.gov
Emergency help · County office
Outagamie County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind county preparedness information and resources for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on outagamie.gov
Housing authority · County office
Outagamie County Housing Authority
218 E. Randall Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for subsidized housing if you are an eligible county resident.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on outagamiehousing.us
Wisconsin programs by kind of help
These are run by Wisconsin 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
- 211 Wisconsin
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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