Peoria
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Local offices in Peoria
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Peoria City Hall
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345
Help here
- City customer serviceCall or visit City Hall to get help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriaaz.gov
Human services · City office
Peoria Community Center
8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria, AZ 85345
Help here
- Community and senior programsThe center hosts community programs and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriaaz.gov
State office
Arizona DES Division of Developmental Disabilities, Peoria Eligibility Office
8990 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
Help here
- Developmental disabilities eligibilityYou can speak with an eligibility specialist or drop off an application packet at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
Library · City office
Peoria Public Libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit a Peoria library to use library services and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriaaz.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department
9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
Help here
- Recreation programsThe department runs recreation programs across the city.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriaaz.gov
City of Peoria, Arizona website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Peoria
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
St. Mary's Food Bank
2831 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009
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
Community Legal Services, Inc.
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
Maricopa County
Serves Maricopa County except the cities of Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa
234 N. Central Ave., 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Maricopa County
Peoria is in Maricopa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Maricopa County WIC
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.maricopa.gov
Child support · County office
Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court Child Support Service Window
201 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
Help here
- Child support case servicesThe service window helps people with child support forms, payment histories, and certain arrears calculations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov
Human services · County office
Maricopa County Human Services Department
Help here
- Help with basic needsThe department connects eligible residents with help for rent, utilities, food, home repairs, and other needs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
Community action · Regional office
Maricopa County Community Action Program Offices
Help here
- Community action assistanceLocal CAP offices help eligible residents apply for rent, utility, and other financial assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of Maricopa County
8910 N. 78th Ave., Building D, Peoria, AZ 85345
Help here
- Affordable housingThe authority offers affordable housing programs and rental assistance to eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopahousing.org
Public health · County office
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
1645 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85006
Help here
- Public health clinicsCounty clinics offer immunizations, testing, vital records, and other health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
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.
- 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 Arizona
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988