Selah

Local offices in Selah

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Services

  115 W Naches Avenue, Selah, WA 98942

  Help here

  • Utility billing and paymentGet help paying your city water, sewer, and garbage bill or starting utility service.Apply online
  • Utility rate discountEligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities can apply for a discount on city utility rates.Apply online
  Call 509-698-7326DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Washington 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit Washington 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  115 W Naches Avenue, Selah, WA 98942

  Help here

  • City servicesVisit City Hall to get help with city services and contact the right department.
  Call 509-698-7328DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Selah Community Library

  106 S 2nd St, Selah, WA 98942

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use local library services.
  Call 509-698-7345DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Selah Civic Center

  216 S 1st Street, Selah, WA 98942

  Help here

  • Community programs and facility rentalsAttend community events, programs, and classes or ask about reserving rooms for a gathering.
  Call 509-698-7302DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Selah website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Selah

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

Offices for all of Yakima County

Selah is in Yakima County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Yakima Child Support Office

  1002 N 16th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about your case.
  Call 509-249-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  Yakima Community Services Office

  1002 N 16th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsApply for or manage food and cash benefits, report changes, and submit documents.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Human services · County office

  Yakima County Human Services

  223 N 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901

  Help here

  • Housing and support service referralsGet help finding housing and supportive services, including coordinated entry.
  Call 509-574-1365DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us

• Community action · Nonprofit

  OIC of Washington

  815 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

  Help here

  • Energy assistance and weatherizationAsk about utility bill help and home weatherization services.Read more
  • Food assistanceGet information about food assistance and food distribution services.Read more
  Call 509-248-6751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Yakima Housing Authority

  1116 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or rental assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
  Call 509-453-3106DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Yakima Health District

  1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive, Union Gap, WA 98903

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with public health services, health information, vital records, and environmental health questions.
  Call 509-575-4040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us

Everything in Yakima County

Washington programs by kind of help

These are run by Washington 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