Caldwell
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Local offices in Caldwell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Caldwell Housing Authority
22730 Farmway Road, Caldwell, ID 83607
Help here
- Affordable rental housingApply for affordable rental housing in Caldwell if you meet the eligibility rules.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chaidaho.org
Utilities · City office
City of Caldwell Utility Billing
205 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash service and billsGet help starting or stopping city utility service and paying or asking about a bill.Apply online
- Caldwell Cares water bill assistanceEligible households may apply for limited help paying a past-due city water bill through the Salvation Army.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcaldwell.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Caldwell Senior Center
1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsSeniors can come for weekday meals, activities, classes, and social time.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcaldwell.org
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Caldwell Office
3402 Franklin Rd, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Child and family servicesVisit or call the office for child and family services, including foster care and kinship support.
- Home and community based servicesAsk about personal care, home and community based services, and nursing home assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor, Caldwell Office
4514 Thomas Jefferson St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment questions at the local office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
State office · County office
Canyon County Driver's License Unit
6107 Graye Lane, Caldwell, ID 83607
Help here
- Driver's licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew an Idaho driver's license or identification card at the local licensing office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Library · City office
Caldwell Public Library
1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join free library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcaldwell.org
Local office · City office
City of Caldwell
205 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and contacting city departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcaldwell.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Caldwell Parks and Recreation
710 Irving St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Recreation programs and park reservationsFind recreation classes and activities, register for programs, and reserve city parks.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcaldwell.org
City of Caldwell, Idaho website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Caldwell
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
The Idaho Foodbank
3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642
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
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
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
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership
315 S Main St, Payette, ID 83661-3315
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Canyon County
Caldwell is in Canyon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Canyon County Indigent Services
1115 Albany St, Room 250, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Emergency assistanceApply for county emergency assistance if you meet the program rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southwest District Health WIC Clinic
315 Stampede Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.gov
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Caldwell
3402 Franklin Road, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Public assistance and health coverageVisit the local office to ask about state assistance and health coverage programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Local office · State office
211 Idaho CareLine
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southwest District Health
13307 Miami Lane, Caldwell, ID 83607
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the district for public health programs and services in Canyon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Canyon County Court Assistance Office
1115 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help with court forms and information about representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Idaho programs by kind of help
These are run by Idaho 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 Idaho CareLine
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.
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