Gatesville
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Local offices in Gatesville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Gatesville
213 N 14th Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about income-based public housing and the application process.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Gatesville Utility Billing
803 E Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsGet help starting or managing city utility service and paying water, sewer, and trash bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gatesvilletx.municipalonlinepayments.com
State office
Gatesville Driver License Office
3418 E Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsSchedule an appointment for driver license or state identification card services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Gatesville Public Library
111 N 8th Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or get help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gatesvilletx.com
Local office · City office
Gatesville City Hall
803 E Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gatesvilletx.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gatesville
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc.
PO Box 846, San Saba, TX 76877-0846
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Coryell County
Gatesville is in Coryell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Coryell County Indigent Health Care Program
209 1/2 North Lutterloh, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Indigent health careAsk about health care assistance for eligible Coryell County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coryellcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas
2180 N Main St, Belton, TX 76513
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and their families can get help with benefits, care options, meals, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaact.org
Veterans · County office
Coryell County Veterans Assistance
620 E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Veterans assistanceGet help from the county veterans service officer with veterans benefits and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coryellcounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Coryell County Emergency Management
620 E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Emergency information and alertsGet county emergency information and sign up for alerts about threats and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coryellcounty.org
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Gatesville
3418 E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Driver license and identification card servicesVisit for driver license or state identification card services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
State office · County office
Coryell County Tax Office
800 E Main St, Suite B, Gatesville, TX 76528
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle title transfers, registration, and related motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
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