Port Richey

Local offices in Port Richey

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

• Utilities · City office

  Port Richey Utilities Department

  6333 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668

  Help here

  • Water and sewer utility serviceContact the city about water and sewer service, utility bills, and billing adjustments.Apply online
  Call 727-816-1900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Port Richey City Hall

  6333 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668

  Help here

  • City services and resident requestsContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and resident requests.Read more
  Call 727-816-1900DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Port Richey website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Port Richey

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

Offices for all of Pasco County

Port Richey is in Pasco County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Pasco County Human Services

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceThe county connects residents with help for housing, food, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 727-834-3297Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Mid Florida Community Services

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe agency helps eligible residents find assistance with energy costs and other basic needs.
  Call 855-643-3467Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfcs.us.com

• Housing help · County office

  Pasco County Housing Authority

  13931 7th Street, Dade City, FL 33525

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe housing authority accepts applications for available affordable housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 352-567-0848DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

  7509 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides health services and environmental health information to county residents.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 727-841-4425DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Pasco County 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to connect with local help for needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Pasco County Clerk Legal Resource Centers

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-helpPeople representing themselves can get help with court forms and court processes by appointment.
  Website

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

Everything in Pasco 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