Independence

Local offices in Independence

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

• Local office · City office

  Independence City Hall

  555 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingGet help with city services, utility bills, and utility service at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 503-838-1212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.independence.or.us

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211info

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211info to find local help with food, housing, health care, child care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org

• Library · City office

  Independence Public Library

  175 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, get reference help, and join library programs.
  Call 503-838-1811DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.independence.or.us

City of Independence website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Independence

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

Offices for all of Polk County

Independence is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Polk County WIC

  182 SW Academy St, Suite 302, Dallas, OR 97338

  Help here

  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 503-623-8175DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountyor.gov

• Child support · County office

  Polk County Child Support Enforcement

  850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
  Call 503-623-9269DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountyor.gov

• Human services · County office

  Polk County Family & Community Outreach

  1407 Monmouth-Independence Hwy, Monmouth, OR 97361

  Help here

  • Community resource centerGet help finding local support for basic needs, housing, and health-related needs.Read more
  • Emergency financial assistanceAsk about emergency financial help for eligible needs.Read more
  Call 503-751-1644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountyor.gov

• Community action · County office

  Polk Community Resource Center

  1407 Monmouth-Independence Hwy, Monmouth, OR 97361

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness supportGet help with housing applications, homelessness prevention, and rental support for eligible households.Read more
  • Emergency financial assistanceAsk about emergency financial help for eligible needs.Read more
  Call 503-751-1644DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  West Valley Housing Authority

  204 SW Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR 97338

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceApply for public housing and housing voucher assistance.Apply online
  Call 503-623-8387DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Polk County Public Health

  182 SW Academy St, Suite 302, Dallas, OR 97338

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and services for public health needs, including home visiting and vital records.
  Call 503-623-8175DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountyor.gov

Everything in Polk County

Oregon programs by kind of help

These are run by Oregon 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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