Colfax

Local offices in Colfax

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  City of Colfax City Hall

  33 South Main St, Colfax, CA 95713

  Help here

  • City services and public informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about city records.Read more
  • Sewer utility billsPay your city sewer bill or contact City Hall about your sewer account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 530-346-2313DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colfax-ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Colfax Library

  10 W Church Street, Colfax, CA 95713

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and children's programs.
  Call 530-346-8211DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on placer.ca.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Sierra Vista Community Center

  55 School Street, Colfax, CA 95713

  Help here

  • Community programs and classesFind community activities, classes, food distributions, and meeting spaces at the center.
  Call 530-346-8726DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sierravistacommunitycenter.com

City of Colfax website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colfax

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Placer County

Colfax is in Placer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Placer County Human Services

  11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesApply for food, health coverage, cash aid, and other county benefits.Apply online
  • Housing vouchersGet information about the county's housing choice voucher program.Read more
  Call 888-385-5160DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on placer.ca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Placer County WIC Program

  1000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 150, Rocklin, CA 95765

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 916-784-6447DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on placer.ca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Placer County Child Support Services

  1000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200, Rocklin, CA 95765

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up and managing financial and medical support for children.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on placer.ca.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Placer County Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersGet information about housing vouchers and related assistance.
  Call 530-889-7676Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on placer.ca.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Connecting Point

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall any time for help finding local housing, food, health care, utility assistance, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectingpoint.org

• Public health · County office

  Placer County Public Health

  11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing support, and help with health programs.
  Call 530-889-7141DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on placer.ca.gov

Everything in Placer County

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California 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
• 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