Mexico Beach

Local offices in Mexico Beach

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Florida 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for needs like food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fl211.org

• Local office · City office

  Mexico Beach City Hall

  201 Paradise Path, Mexico Beach, FL 32456

  Help here

  • City government and clerk servicesContact City Hall for city records, meeting information, and help reaching city departments.
  • Utility billingContact the Finance Department about water and sewer bills and payments.
  Call 850-648-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mexicobeachfl.gov

City of Mexico Beach website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mexico Beach

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

Offices for all of Bay County

Mexico Beach is in Bay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Bay County

  597 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 850-872-4455DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bay.floridahealth.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Northwest Florida

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Panama City Housing Authority

  2315 Ruth Hentz Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance.
  Call 850-769-5278DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacityhousing.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Bay County Law Library

  898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal books, research tools, and self-help resources at the library.
  Call 850-522-2121DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountyfl.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Bay County Council on Aging

  1116 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Aging and home-based supportAsk about programs for older adults, including home-based support and caregiver services.
  Call 850-769-3468DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baycouncilonaging.org

• Veterans · County office

  Bay County Veterans Services

  840 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, pensions, disability compensation, and burial benefits.Read more
  Call 850-248-8280DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountyfl.gov

Everything in Bay County

Florida programs by kind of help

These are run by Florida 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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