Porterville

Local offices in Porterville

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Porterville Housing Division

  291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • Homebuyer and housing assistanceAsk about city homebuyer, home repair, accessibility grant, and public utility assistance programs.
  Call 559-782-7460DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.porterville.ca.us

• Utilities · City office

  Porterville Utility Billing

  291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help with city utility billing, account questions, and payments.Apply online
  Call 559-782-7438DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portervilleca.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Tulare County

  Help here

  • Local support and referralsFind referrals for housing, food, utilities, health care, transportation, and other local needs.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211tularecounty.org

• Local office · City office

  Porterville City Hall

  291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • City information and resident concernsContact the City Manager’s Office with questions or concerns about city services.
  Call 559-782-7466DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.porterville.ca.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Porterville Employment Connection Center

  1063 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • Job search and training servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, and exploring training options.
  Call 559-788-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on employmentconnect.org

• State office · State office

  Porterville DMV Field Office

  329 E. Olive Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or identification card at this state office.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov

• Library · City office

  Porterville Public Library

  41 W. Thurman Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit the library for books, internet access, literacy help, and community programs.
  Call 559-784-0177DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.porterville.ca.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Porterville Parks & Leisure Services

  15 E. Thurman Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, sports, and activities for residents.Apply online
  Call 559-791-7695DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.rec1.com

City of Porterville website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Porterville

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

Offices for all of Tulare County

Porterville is in Tulare County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Human Services

  Help here

  • CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-CalApply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits at a TulareWORKs office.Apply online
  • General AssistanceAdults with limited income may apply for temporary cash aid.Apply onlineRead more
  • In-Home Supportive ServicesEligible older adults and people with disabilities can get help to live safely at home.Read more
  • Cash Assistance Program for ImmigrantsEligible aged, blind, or disabled non-citizens may apply for cash aid.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-624-8075Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org

• Public health · County office

  Tulare County WIC

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 800-360-8840Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org

• Child support · County office

  Tulare County Department of Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support case servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case, establishing parentage, and handling payments.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212Website

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

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Tulare

  5140 W. Cypress Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and affordable housingApply for rental assistance, public housing, housing vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hatc.net

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Tulare County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall, text, or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 800-283-9323Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211tularecounty.org

• Public health · County office

  Tulare County Public Health

  5957 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health assessments, disease prevention, and other public health services.
  Call 559-624-8480DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchhsa.org

Everything in Tulare 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