Port St. Joe
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Local offices in Port St. Joe
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Utilities · City office
City of Port St. Joe Utilities
305 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceAsk about a utility bill, pay it, or start or stop service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportstjoe.com
Local office · City office
City of Port St. Joe City Hall
305 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city departments, records, and local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportstjoe.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gulf County Senior Citizens Association
120 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the association about services and programs that support older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gulfcountyseniorcitizens.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Gulf Coast, Port St. Joe Community Resource Center
307 Peters Street, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careersourcegc.com
State office
Gulf County Tax Collector, Driver's License Service
Gulf County Courthouse, Room 100, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for in-person driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gulftaxcollector.com
Library · Regional office
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nwrls.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Port St. Joe
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
4446 Entrepot Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
309 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gulf County
Port St. Joe is in Gulf County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Gulf County
2475 Garrison Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulf.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Gulf County Clerk of Court
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Family law and child support clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for family law, child support, and dependency court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfclerk.com
Older adults · Regional office
Advantage Aging Solutions
2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall the Elder Helpline to learn about aging, disability, and caregiver services available in Gulf County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on advantageaging.org
Veterans · County office
Gulf County Veterans' Service Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfcounty-fl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gulf County Emergency Management
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local hazards, prepare for emergencies, and sign up for county alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfcounty-fl.gov
Library · Regional office
Northwest Regional Library System
Help here
- Public library servicesFind library resources, programs, and service information for Gulf County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrls.com
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Northwest Florida
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988