Elk Grove

Local offices in Elk Grove

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Elk Grove Housing Division

  Help here

  • Affordable housing informationFind information about affordable rentals, homebuyer programs, and housing choice vouchers.Read more
  • Homelessness helpCall the City’s navigation team to ask about shelter and housing referrals.Read more
  Call 916-478-2254Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkgrove.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Elk Grove Utility Rate Assistance

  8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758

  Help here

  • Low-income garbage bill discountEligible customers can apply for a discount on their City garbage bill.Apply online
  Call 916-627-3279DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkgrove.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Senior Center of Elk Grove

  8230 Civic Center Drive, Suite 140, Elk Grove, CA 95757

  Help here

  • Senior programs and servicesOlder adults can contact the center about its programs and support services.
  Call 916-685-3160DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thesceg.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Elk Grove

  8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758

  Help here

  • City services and issue reportsContact the City or report local problems such as potholes, streetlight outages, and code violations.
  Call 916-691-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkgrove.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Elk Grove Library

  9260 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library services, learning resources, and community programs at the Elk Grove branch.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saclibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  Cosumnes Community Services District Parks and Recreation Department

  8820 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can find recreation classes, camps, sports, aquatics, and other community programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 916-405-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cosumnescsd.gov

City of Elk Grove website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elk Grove

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

Offices for all of Sacramento County

Elk Grove is in Sacramento County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance

  2700 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and homeless assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 1-800-560-0976DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ha.saccounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Sacramento County WIC Program

  7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95823

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 916-876-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.gov

• Child support · County office

  Sacramento County Child Support Services

  3701 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826

  Help here

  • Child support servicesOpen a child support case or get help with payments and case questions.Apply online
  Call 1-866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupportservices.saccounty.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Resource Project, Inc.

  250 Harris Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838

  Help here

  • Energy bill assistance and weatherizationEligible households can apply for help with energy bills and home weatherization.Apply online
  Call 916-567-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityresourceproject.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency

  630 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchers and public housingGet help with housing vouchers and public housing by scheduling an appointment with SHRA.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 916-440-1390DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shra.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Sacramento

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall any time to get referrals to local housing, health, food, and other community services.
  Call 916-498-1000Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org

Everything in Sacramento 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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