Garland

Local offices in Garland

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

• Human services · City office

  Garland Cares Network

  200 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Help with home and neighborhood needsGarland Cares connects residents facing a serious home or property need with city, nonprofit, and volunteer help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 972-205-2255DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Garland Housing Agency

  210 Carver St., Building 3, Suite 201B, Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceThe agency helps eligible low and moderate income households pay rent in privately owned homes.
  Call 972-205-3393DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Garland Utility Customer Service

  217 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsCustomers can start or stop city utility service, ask about a bill, and request a payment arrangement.
  • Customer Assistance ProgramEligible Garland Power & Light customers facing temporary hardship can ask local partner agencies about help with utility bills.Read more
  Call 972-205-2671DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Garland Sanitation

  1434 Commerce St., Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Trash, recycling, and bulky item collectionResidents can ask about trash and recycling pickup, bulky items, and replacing a missing cart.
  Call 972-205-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Garland Municipal Court

  1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042

  Help here

  • Municipal court cases and fine optionsResidents can ask about city citations, court dates, payment options, and court records.
  Call 972-205-2330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Local office · City office

  Office of Fair Housing and Human Rights

  200 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Fair housing complaints and informationThe office explains fair housing rights and investigates housing discrimination complaints.
  Call 972-205-2380DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Garland Senior Services

  600 W. Avenue A, Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Senior programs and activitiesAdults age 55 and older can join social, educational, and fitness programs at Garland senior centers.
  • Senior mealsEligible seniors can ask to join the weekday meal program and pick up meals at a participating center.
  • Senior transportationEligible Garland residents age 60 and older may get free rides to a senior center and, when available, local doctor appointments.
  Call 972-205-2769DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Local office · City office

  Garland Code Compliance

  210 Carver St., Suite 101, Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Report a code concernResidents can report property concerns such as high grass or unsafe conditions and ask about a notice they received.
  Call 972-485-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Garland Workforce Center

  530 Clara Barton Blvd., Suite 270, Garland, TX 75042

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
  Call 972-276-8361DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Garland Driver License Center

  4445 Saturn Rd., Suite A, Garland, TX 75041

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationResidents can visit the Texas Department of Public Safety for driver license and state identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

• Library · City office

  Nicholson Memorial Library System

  625 Austin St., Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can use library collections, computers, Wi-Fi, and programs at four Garland library locations.
  Call 972-205-2501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Garland Customer Service

  200 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall the city or use Garland eAssist to ask a question or report a local issue.Read more
  Call 972-205-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Local office · City office

  Office of Neighborhood Vitality

  Help here

  • Neighborhood organizing and resourcesThe office helps residents organize neighborhood groups and find city programs and resources.
  Call 972-205-2130Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Garland Parks and Recreation

  634 Apollo Road, Garland, TX 75040

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can find recreation classes, sports, swimming, parks, trails, and family activities.
  • Recreation financial assistanceEligible Garland residents can apply for a discount on some recreation program fees at a recreation center.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 972-205-2750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandtx.gov

City of Garland website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Garland

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

Offices for all of Dallas County

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

• Human services · County office

  Dallas County Health and Human Services

  2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

  Help here

  • Welfare AssistanceEligible disabled residents can apply for temporary help with rent, utilities, food, and transportation.Read more
  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the county for immunizations, disease services, and other public health programs.
  • Comprehensive Energy Assistance ProgramEligible households can seek help with utility bills and some heating or cooling unit repairs.Read more
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Families can contact the county for WIC services and clinic information.Read more
  Call 214-819-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Dallas County Child Support Office

  600 Commerce Street, Suite 128, Dallas, TX 75202

  Help here

  • Child support case servicesParents can submit forms, ask about payments, and get help with county child support records.
  Call 214-653-7584DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Dallas County Housing Agency

  2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, 7th Floor, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75207

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible residents can seek rental assistance when the voucher waiting list is open.
  Call 214-819-1871DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dallas County Law Library

  600 Commerce Street, Suite B40, Dallas, TX 75202

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesThe public can use legal research materials, computers, printing, and copying services.
  Call 214-653-7481DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dallas County Veteran Services

  2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 631, Dallas, TX 75207

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and survivors can get help applying for eligible federal and Texas benefits.
  Call 972-692-4939DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dallas County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  1010 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get county emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 214-653-7980DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dallas County

Texas programs by kind of help

These are run by Texas 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