Hollister

Local offices in Hollister

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

• Utilities · City office

  Finance Utility Billing Payment Center

  327 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Pay or start and stop city water and sewer servicePay your city utility bill or contact the Finance Department to start or stop service.Apply online
  • Low-income senior water discountEligible residents age 62 or older may apply for a 25 percent discount on city water service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 831-636-4301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hollister.ca.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 San Benito County

  Help here

  • Local health and human service referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sanbenitocounty.org

• Local office · City office

  City Hall and Citizen Request Center

  375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Report a city concernSend the city a question, concern, or service request through its online request form.
  Call 831-636-4300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hollister.ca.gov

• State office

  Hollister DMV Field Office

  80 N Sally Street, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card at the field office.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation Department

  300 West Street, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and park facilitiesRegister for city recreation programs or ask about parks, facilities, and reservations.Apply online
  Call 831-636-4390DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hollister.ca.gov

City of Hollister website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hollister

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

Offices for all of San Benito County

Hollister is in San Benito County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  San Benito County Public Assistance

  1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 206, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and county General Assistance.
  Call 831-636-4180DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov

• Community action · County office

  San Benito County Community Services and Workforce Development

  1161 San Felipe Road, Building B, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Utility bill helpApply for help with eligible home energy costs such as electricity, propane, or wood.
  • Housing and homelessness assistanceAsk about housing support and homelessness programs offered by the agency.
  Call 831-637-9293DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sbccab.com

• Housing help · County office

  San Benito County Housing Programs Division

  2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Housing assistance informationGet information about affordable housing programs and rental support resources.
  Call 831-637-5313DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Benito County Public Health Services

  351 Tres Pinos Road, Suite A-202, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health information and services for residents.
  Call 831-637-5367DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  San Benito County Behavioral Health

  1131 Community Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use treatment, counseling, and referrals.
  • 24-hour crisis supportCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health help.
  Call 831-636-4020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 San Benito County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local health and social services.
  Call 831-223-4214Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211sanbenitocounty.org

Everything in San Benito County

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California 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