Wasco

Local offices in Wasco

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

• Utilities · City office

  Wasco Finance Department, Utility Billing

  764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280

  Help here

  • Water, garbage, and sewer billsPay a city utility bill in person, by phone, or online, and get help with billing questions.Apply online
  Call 661-758-7230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280

  Help here

  • City information and helpContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
  Call 661-758-7214DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California Department of Motor Vehicles, Wasco

  649 F Street, Wasco, CA 93280

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV office for available driver license and vehicle services.
  Call 661-438-7125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Kern County Library, Wasco Branch

  1102 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit the branch to use library services or find events and activities for residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  Wasco Recreation and Parks District

  1280 Poplar Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsAsk about youth sports, recreation activities, and local parks.
  Call 661-758-3081DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wasco website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wasco

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

Offices for all of Kern County

Wasco is in Kern County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Kern County Department of Human Services

  100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for cash, food, and medical benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 661-631-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Kern County Child Support Services

  3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Kern

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceLearn about housing programs and how to apply for rental assistance.
  Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Kern County Public Health Services

  1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health services and clinic schedules.Read more
  Call 661-321-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

  2021 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the county for behavioral health and recovery services.
  Call 661-868-6600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kern County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  1215 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help preparing forms for family law, guardianship, and small claims matters.
  Call 661-610-6518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kern.courts.ca.gov

Everything in Kern 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