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Local offices in Akron
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
250 Main Ave, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash serviceApply for town water, sewer, and trash service, or get help with a utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofakron.colorado.gov
Local office · City office
Town Hall
250 Main Ave, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Town servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofakron.colorado.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior & Community Center
Help here
- Community centerContact the Town about its senior and community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofakron.colorado.gov
State office
Akron Driver License Office
150 Ash Ave, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or ID card, and take written knowledge tests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Akron Public Library
302 Main Ave, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or get help with local history research.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on akron.colibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Akron
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northeastern Colorado Association of Local Governments
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Akron is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Washington County Human Services
150 Ash Avenue, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Human services assistanceContact the county for help with local human services programs and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncounty.colorado.gov
Public health · Regional office
Northeast Colorado Health Department, Washington County Office
482 Adams Avenue, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for immunization, family planning, and vital records services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food support and nutrition services for pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nchd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeastern Colorado Association of Local Governments Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet information about services for older adults and caregivers in Washington County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on c4a-colorado.org
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veterans Office
150 Ash Avenue, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help from a county veterans office with benefits and other veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washington County Office of Emergency Management
150 Ash Avenue, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency information and learn how the county prepares for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncounty.colorado.gov
Local office · County office
Washington County Clerk and Driver's License Office
150 Ash Avenue, Akron, CO 80720
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the county office for the driver license services it provides in Washington County.
- Vehicle registration and title servicesHandle vehicle registration and title transactions through the county motor vehicle office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncounty.colorado.gov
Colorado programs by kind of help
These are run by Colorado 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Colorado
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