Brenham

Local offices in Brenham

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Brenham Housing Authority

  1801 Northview Circle Drive, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about affordable public housing and housing choice voucher applications.Read more
  Call 979-836-9221DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brenhamhousing.wixsite.com

• Utilities · City office

  City of Brenham Utility Customer Service and Billing

  200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Utility bills and servicePay or ask about electric, gas, water, wastewater, drainage, or sanitation bills and start utility service.
  Call 979-337-7520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on docs.cityofbrenham.org

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Margaret E. Blizzard Senior Activity Center

  1301 East Tom Green, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can take part in activities and ask about meals and other senior center services.
  Call 979-836-6552DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, Brenham

  97 Duprie, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches and workforce services at the Brenham office.
  Call 979-836-9997DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bvjobs.org

• State office

  Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Brenham

  Blinn College Student Center, 1007 Walter Schwartz Way, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

• Library · City office

  Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library

  100 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, technology, and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 979-337-7201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on docs.cityofbrenham.org

• Local office · City office

  Brenham City Hall

  200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • City information and servicesGet help finding city departments, services, and contact information.
  Call 979-337-7200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on docs.cityofbrenham.org

City of Brenham website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Brenham first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Food Pantry

  St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community

  52 miles from the center of Brenham

  10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064

  Hours

  • Wed3:30 PM to 5 PM. Curbside pickup

  Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 77064, 77065, and 77040

  What to bring: Register with the pantry. Bring a valid Texas driver's license or ID, passport, and proof of current address.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stmaximilian.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  West Houston Assistance Ministries Food Distribution

  West Houston Assistance Ministries

  58 miles from the center of Brenham

  10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX 77042

  Hours

  • Fri8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through; or until supplies run out

  Who can come: General population

  What to bring: Must be registered in Link2Feed. Tuesday through Thursday distribution is by appointment. Friday distribution is first come, first served.

  Call 713-780-2727DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on whamministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brenham

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

Offices for all of Washington County

Brenham is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Washington County Environmental Health

  3650 Highway 36 North, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Septic system permitsGet permits and information for installing, repairing, or changing a septic system.
  Call 979-277-6290DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Washington County District Clerk

  100 E. Main Street, Suite 304, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind court forms and links to Texas self-help resources for civil and family cases.
  Call 979-277-6231DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging

  3991 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802

  Help here

  • Aging services and benefits counselingGet information about aging services, benefits, care coordination, and support for caregivers.Read more
  Call 979-595-2806DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Washington County Veterans Service Office

  105 W. Main Street, Suite 102, Brenham, TX 77833

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and completing claims forms.
  Call 979-277-6228DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Washington 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