Hartford
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Local offices in Hartford
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Local office · City office
Hartford City Hall
109 N Main Street, Hartford, WI 53027
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- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.hartford.wi.us
Utilities · City office
City of Hartford Finance Department
109 N Main Street, Hartford, WI 53027
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- Utility bills and payment helpAsk about electric, water, sewer, and other utility bills or payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.hartford.wi.us
Library · City office
Jack Russell Memorial Library
100 Park Ave, Hartford, WI 53027
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- Public library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, use meeting rooms, or ask for help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hartfordlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Hartford Parks and Recreation Department
125 N Rural Street, Hartford, WI 53027
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- Recreation programs and facilitiesAsk about recreation programs, fitness facilities, swimming, and park reservations.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.hartford.wi.us
Older adults · City office
Senior Friends
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- Senior activitiesCall to ask about activities and services for older adults in Hartford.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.hartford.wi.us
Housing authority · City office
Hartford Community Development Authority
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- Harthaven senior housingAsk about applying for an apartment at Harthaven, housing for people age 62 and older.
- Housing rehabilitation loansAsk about low or no interest deferred loans for eligible home repairs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.hartford.wi.us
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
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- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
City of Hartford, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Hartford is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Washington County Health & Human Services
333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
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- Economic supportGet help with benefits and services for people facing economic hardship.
- Children and family servicesGet help with child and family services, including reporting child abuse or neglect.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Behavioral Health
333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
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- Crisis interventionCall for crisis intervention and behavioral health support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Public health · Regional office
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1100, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services for Washington County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washozwi.gov
Public health · Regional office
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department WIC
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1100, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- WIC nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Washington County
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1000, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, benefits, food, housing, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veterans Services
333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
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.
Call 988Text 988