Plantation

Local offices in Plantation

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

• Housing help · City office

  Planning, Zoning and Economic Development, Housing Programs

  401 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL 33317

  Help here

  • Housing repair and home purchase assistanceEligible residents may apply for city help with home repairs or buying a first home when funding is available.Read more
  Call 954-797-2265DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utilities and Utility Billing

  400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation, FL 33317

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingAsk about your city water or sewer bill, payment, or account.
  Call 954-797-2290DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall / Ask City Hall

  400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation, FL 33317

  Help here

  • City customer serviceContact City Hall with questions or concerns about city services.
  Call 954-797-2200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Senior Programming Division

  301 NW 46th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33317

  Help here

  • Programs for adults age 55 and olderAdults age 55 and older can find activities, classes, trips, and events through the city.
  Call 954-585-2344DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library

  501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, FL 33317

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, reference help, online resources, and children's services.
  Call 954-797-2140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation

  9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL 33324

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and park facilitiesFind city classes, camps, events, sports, and park facilities for residents.
  Call 954-452-2510DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Plantation, Florida website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Plantation

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

Offices for all of Broward County

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

• State office

  Sheridan WIC Center

  7261 Sheridan St., Suite 220, Hollywood, FL 33024

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support if you qualify.Read more
  Call 954-767-5111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broward.floridahealth.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Broward County Housing Authority

  4780 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and housing counselingAsk about rental assistance, affordable housing, and housing counseling programs.
  Call 954-739-1114DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Broward County

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health programs and clinic information.
  Call 954-467-4700Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broward.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Broward County Law Library and Self Help Equal Access Center

  201 SE 6th St., North Wing, Room 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and find court forms and other resources for representing yourself.
  Call 954-831-6226DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Broward

  Help here

  • Community resource and crisis referralsCall or connect online any time for crisis support and help finding local services.
  Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

  5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL 33351

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpCall for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
  • Emergency home energy assistanceAsk about energy bill assistance if you are at least 60 and meet the program rules.Read more
  Call 954-745-9779DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Broward 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.
• 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
• 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