Brackettville

Local offices in Brackettville

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Brackettville Housing Authority

  205 South Sweeney Street, Brackettville, TX 78832

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing or ask about your application at the housing authority.Apply online
  Call 830-563-2513DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brackettvilleha.com

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Utility Billing

  119 West Spring Street, Brackettville, TX 78832

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services.
  • Water and utility billsPay your city utility bill or ask City Hall for billing help.Apply online
  Call 830-563-2412DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brackettvilletx.gov

City of Brackettville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brackettville

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

Offices for all of Kinney County

Brackettville is in Kinney County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kinney County Clinic WIC

  202 James Street, Brackettville, TX 78832

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 830-773-1105DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Brackettville Housing Authority

  205 South Sweeney Street, Brackettville, TX 78832

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for a public housing unit and get help with the application process.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers

  955 Water Street, Suite 300, Kerrville, TX 78028

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the center for mental health or developmental disability services serving Kinney County.
  Call 830-792-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Kinney County Courthouse

  501 S Ann Street, Brackettville, TX 78832

  Help here

  • County government servicesVisit the county courthouse to contact county offices and get help with county services.
  Call 830-563-2401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kinney.tx.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Middle Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging

  1200 Ferry Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet help finding services and support for older adults in Dimmit County.
  Call 830-757-6122DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Kinney County Tax Office

  522 S Ellen Street, Brackettville, TX 78832

  Help here

  • Vehicle title and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, registration renewals, and disabled parking placards.
  Call 830-563-2688DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kinney County

Texas programs by kind of help

These are run by Texas 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