Richmond

Local offices in Richmond

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Utilities · City office

  Customer Service and Utility Billing

  402 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469

  Help here

  • Utility bills and servicePay or ask about water, wastewater, and solid waste bills, or request a service connection, transfer, or disconnection.Apply online
  Call 281-342-5456DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on richmondtx.gov

• Library · Regional office

  George Memorial Library

  1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and public library services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortbend.lib.tx.us

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  402 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city about local services, records, and city government.
  Call 281-342-5456DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on richmondtx.gov

City of Richmond website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Richmond

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

Offices for all of Fort Bend County

Richmond is in Fort Bend County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fort Bend County Social Services — Rosenberg Annex

  4520 Reading Rd., Suite A-900, Rosenberg, TX 77471

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about short-term help with food, utilities, rent, medication, or other urgent needs.
  Call 281-238-3502DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortbendcountytx.gov

• Human services · County office

  Fort Bend County Social Services — Missouri City Annex

  307 Texas Parkway, Suite 235, Missouri City, TX 77459

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about short-term help with food, utilities, rent, medication, or other urgent needs.
  Call 281-403-8050DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortbendcountytx.gov

• Child support · County office

  Fort Bend County Child Support

  1317 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 200, Richmond, TX 77469

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the county office for help with child support matters.
  Call 281-342-6222DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortbendcountytx.gov

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Public health · County office

  Fort Bend County Health & Human Services

  4520 Reading Rd., Suite A-100, Rosenberg, TX 77471

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical health servicesContact the county for public health information and clinical health services.
  Call 281-238-3233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortbendcountytx.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Programs

  Help here

  • Behavioral health programsFind information about county behavioral health programs and local support services.
  Call 281-238-3079Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortbendcountytx.gov

Everything in Fort Bend 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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