Cottonwood

Local offices in Cottonwood

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utilities Department - Water and Billing Divisions

  111 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • Water and wastewater service and billsStart or manage city water and wastewater service and ask questions about utility bills.Apply online
  Call 928-634-0186DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodaz.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  827 N. Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • City information and servicesContact the city for general information about local services, departments, and city business.
  Call 928-634-5526DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodaz.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  The Station on 6th

  500 E. Cherry St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and health and wellness programs.
  Call 928-634-5450DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on verdevalleyseniorcenter.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  DES Employment Service Office

  1500 E. Cherry St., Suite F, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • Job search and employment helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, workshops, résumés, and employment services.
  Call 928-634-3337DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov

• State office · State office

  ADOT MVD Cottonwood

  525 S. 12th St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit this state office for driver licensing, vehicle inspections, and other motor vehicle transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov

• Library · City office

  Cottonwood Public Library

  100 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public internet, and find learning and research resources.
  Call 928-634-7559DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodaz.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Cottonwood Recreation Center

  150 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  Help here

  • Recreation and community facilitiesUse the recreation center for city recreation programs, aquatics, fitness, and community activities.
  Call 928-639-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodaz.gov

City of Cottonwood, Arizona website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cottonwood

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

Offices for all of Yavapai County

Cottonwood is in Yavapai County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Yavapai County WIC

  1951 Voss Drive, Chino Valley, AZ 86323

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and healthy foods for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 928-771-3122DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yavapaiaz.gov

• Housing authority · State office

  Arizona Public Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersThe authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers for Yavapai County residents.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housing.az.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Arizona

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, work, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org

• Public health · County office

  Yavapai County Community Health Services

  1090 Commerce Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, disease prevention information, health education, and vital records services.Read more
  Call 928-771-3122DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yavapaiaz.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Yavapai County Law Library

  120 South Cortez Street, Room 112, Prescott, AZ 86303

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-help resourcesResidents can use legal research materials, public computers, and court forms for self-represented cases.
  Call 928-771-3309DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.yavapaiaz.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Arizona Department of Veterans' Services, Prescott Office

  240 South Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ 86303

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
  Call 928-443-0167DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.az.gov

Everything in Yavapai County

Arizona programs by kind of help

These are run by Arizona 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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