Surprise

Local offices in Surprise

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

• Older adults · City office

  Surprise Senior Services

  15832 N Hollyhock St, Surprise, AZ 85378

  Help here

  • Senior programs and activitiesFind classes, fitness activities, meals, and other programs for older adults.
  Call 623-222-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surpriseaz.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Surprise City Hall

  16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services or the right department.
  Call 623-222-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surpriseaz.gov

• Human services · City office

  Surprise Community & Resource Center

  12425 W Bell Rd, Building A, Suite 124, Surprise, AZ 85378

  Help here

  • Social services and referralsGet connected to food, employment, veteran, housing, and other community services.
  • Rent and utility assistanceAsk about temporary rent or utility help for eligible Surprise residents.Read more
  • Housing repair and purchase assistanceLearn about city housing programs that may help eligible residents maintain or afford a home.Read more
  Call 623-222-1600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surpriseaz.gov

• State office

  Arizona MVD Surprise

  13009 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit this MVD location for driver license services and knowledge tests.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov

• Library · City office

  Surprise Public Library System

  Help here

  • Library services and programsFind library locations, borrow materials, and take part in library programs.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surpriseaz.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Surprise Parks & Recreation

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and classesBrowse and register for city classes, sports, aquatics, and other recreation programs.Apply online
  Call 623-222-2000Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surpriseaz.gov

City of Surprise, Arizona website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Surprise

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

Offices for all of Maricopa County

Surprise 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
  Call 602-506-9333Website

  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.
  Call 602-372-5375DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 602-506-0589Website

  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
  Call 602-506-0589Website

  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
  Call 602-744-4500DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 602-506-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov

Everything in Maricopa 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.
• 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