Lamar
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Local offices in Lamar
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Nonprofit
Housing Authority of the City of Lamar
804 S Main St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Affordable housing applicationsAsk about affordable housing programs and apply for housing assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamarhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City Clerk's Division
102 E Parmenter St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- City utility bill paymentsPay city utility bills at the City Complex.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lamar.co.us
Utilities · City office
Lamar Light and Power
100 N 2nd St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Electric utility billsPay your utility bill or ask about payment options for electric service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamarlightandpower.com
Older adults · City office
Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center
407 E Olive St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesResidents age 50 and up can join activities, classes, wellness programs, and social services resources.
- Discounted senior mealsSeniors can get discounted meals at the center from Wednesday through Friday.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lamar.co.us
Jobs and training · State office
Lamar Workforce Center
405 E Olive St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, training, and education options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
Colorado Driver License Office, Lamar
3505 Main St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card.
- Written tests and license reinstatementTake a written driving test or ask about reinstating a license.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Lamar Public Library
102 E Parmenter St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and reading programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamarlibrary.colibraries.org
Local office · City office
City of Lamar City Complex
102 E Parmenter St, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for general information about city services and offices.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lamar.co.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lamar
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
Care and Share Food Bank
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
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
Prowers County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Prowers County
Lamar is in Prowers County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Prowers County Human Services
1001 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesAsk about county human services and apply for assistance such as food, cash, and health coverage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prowersco.gov
Child support · County office
Prowers County Child Support Services
1001 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prowersco.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Lamar Housing Authority
804 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable rental housing for eligible residents, including seniors and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lamarhousing.org
Public health · County office
Prowers County Public Health and Environment
1001 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department about local public health services.
- WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prowersco.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Prowers Combined Court Self-Help
301 S. Main, Suite 300, Lamar, CO 81052
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help finding court forms and understanding steps in a non-criminal case.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging
13 West 3rd Street, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and their caregivers in Baca County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.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 for Southeast Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-762-6169 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988