Tulare

Local offices in Tulare

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Tulare Utility Billing

  411 E Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • Utility bills and serviceGet help with water, sewer, and solid waste bills or start or stop city utility service.
  • Senior sewer rate discountEligible older residents can apply for a reduced sanitary sewer rate.Apply online
  Call 559-684-4260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Tulare County

  Help here

  • Community service referralsResidents can contact 211 for referrals to housing, food, utility, health, transportation, and legal help.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · City office

  Tulare Senior Community Center

  201 N F Street, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • Senior activities and referralsOlder adults can find recreation, nutrition education, and referrals to senior services.
  • Meals on WheelsAsk the center about Meals on Wheels for older adults.
  Call 559-685-2330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Tulare City Hall

  411 E Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • City information and requestsContact the city for general information or submit a service request.
  Call 559-685-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Tulare Employment Connection Center

  155 N K Street, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • Career and job search helpJob seekers can get career coaching, job training, and help preparing for work.
  Call 559-684-1987DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Tulare Field Office

  274 E Cross Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle services at this DMV office.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Tulare Public Library

  475 N M Street, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can get a library card, use research and digital resources, and join library programs.
  Call 559-685-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Tulare Parks and Recreation

  830 S Blackstone Street, Tulare, CA 93274

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can sign up for city sports, classes, youth activities, and community events.
  Call 559-684-4310DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Tulare website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tulare

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

Offices for all of Tulare County

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

• Human services · County office

  Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Human Services

  Help here

  • CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-CalApply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits at a TulareWORKs office.Apply online
  • General AssistanceAdults with limited income may apply for temporary cash aid.Apply onlineRead more
  • In-Home Supportive ServicesEligible older adults and people with disabilities can get help to live safely at home.Read more
  • Cash Assistance Program for ImmigrantsEligible aged, blind, or disabled non-citizens may apply for cash aid.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-624-8075Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Tulare County WIC

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 800-360-8840Website

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

• Child support · County office

  Tulare County Department of Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support case servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case, establishing parentage, and handling payments.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Tulare

  5140 W. Cypress Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and affordable housingApply for rental assistance, public housing, housing vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hatc.net

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Tulare County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall, text, or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 800-283-9323Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Tulare County Public Health

  5957 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health assessments, disease prevention, and other public health services.
  Call 559-624-8480DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tulare 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