Portola

Local offices in Portola

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Portola Accounting and Billing

  35 Third Avenue, Portola, CA 96122

  Help here

  • Utility bills and payment questionsAsk about your city utility bill or apply for utility service.Apply online
  • Utility bill payment planContact the city to request a payment plan for an overdue utility bill.Apply online
  Call 530-832-6802DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Portola City Hall

  35 Third Avenue, Portola, CA 96122

  Help here

  • City services and public informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, public records, or city business.
  Call 530-832-4216DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Portola Parks and Recreation

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind information about city parks, recreation facilities, and activities.
  Call 530-832-6803Website

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

City of Portola website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Portola

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

Offices for all of Plumas County

Portola is in Plumas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Plumas County Department of Social Services

  270 County Hospital Road, Suite 207, Quincy, CA 95971

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceApply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other public benefits.Apply online
  Call 530-283-6350DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.

  181 E. Shasta Avenue, Chico, CA 95973

  Help here

  • Food assistanceThe North State Food Bank provides food distributions to residents in Plumas County.Read more
  • Utility and energy assistanceCall to ask whether utility assistance or weatherization is available to you.
  Call 530-712-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Plumas County Child Support Services

  522 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA 95971

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and medical support orders.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Plumas County Public Health Agency

  270 County Hospital Road, Suite 206, Quincy, CA 95971

  Help here

  • Public health clinicContact the clinic to ask about local public health services and appointments.Read more
  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 530-283-6337DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Plumas County Behavioral Health

  270 County Hospital Road, Suite 109, Quincy, CA 95971

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careCall to get connected with mental health or substance use treatment and crisis support.
  Call 530-283-6307DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 NorCal Plumas

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 844-652-0822Website

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

Everything in Plumas 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