Deer Park
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Local offices in Deer Park
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing / Central Collections
710 E. San Augustine St., Deer Park, TX 77536
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart or stop water service, ask about your bill, or get help with a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerparktx.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Services / Maxwell Adult Center
1201 Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
Help here
- Programs and meals for older adultsAdults 55 and older can join activities and fitness classes or ask about meal services.
- Meals for homebound seniorsDeer Park residents who are homebound may qualify for weekday meal delivery.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerparktx.gov
Library · City office
Deer Park Public Library
3009 Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public internet, and join library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerparktx.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
710 E. San Augustine, Deer Park, TX 77536
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city offices, services, and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerparktx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
610 E. San Augustine, Deer Park, TX 77536
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind city parks, register for classes and sports, or ask about recreation programs and facilities.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerparktx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Deer Park
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Gulf Coast Community Services Association
9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054-8800
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harris County
Deer Park is in Harris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health WIC
5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Harris County Housing & Community Development
1111 Fannin Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcd.harriscountytx.gov
Housing help · County office
Harris County Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing search resources for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hchatexas.org
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health
1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, disease prevention information, and health resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
1019 Congress Street, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal research resources and ask library staff for help finding legal information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountylawlibrary.org
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988