Rancho Santa Margarita

Local offices in Rancho Santa Margarita

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

• Local office · City office

  Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall

  22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  Help here

  • City questions and service requestsContact the city with questions or submit a non-emergency request through its online tracker.Read more
  • Housing informationGet information about housing programs and local affordable housing resources.Read more
  Call 949-635-1800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofrsm.org

• Library · County office

  Rancho Santa Margarita Library

  30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and services at the Rancho Santa Margarita branch.
  Call 949-459-6094DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocpl.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Community Services Department

  22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and classesFind recreation classes and programs for children, adults, and seniors.Apply onlineRead more
  • Senior transportationResidents age 60 and older can ask about the city’s local senior transportation program.Read more
  • Senior programs and resourcesFind senior activities, services, and local resources through the city.Read more
  Call 949-216-9700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofrsm.org

City of Rancho Santa Margarita website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rancho Santa Margarita

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

Offices for all of Orange County

Rancho Santa Margarita is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Social Services Agency

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, Medi-Cal, and other assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-281-9799Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.com

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency WIC

  2137 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 888-968-7942DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Orange County Child Support Services

  1055 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Help here

  • Child support case helpGet help opening or managing a child support case and completing related forms.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on css.ocgov.com

• Housing help · County office

  Orange County Housing Authority

  1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Help here

  • Housing vouchers and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents use rental assistance and housing vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 714-480-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Orange County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health, housing, food, and other support services.Read more
  Call 888-600-4357Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Services

  1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet information about county clinics, vaccines, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 800-564-8448DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Orange 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