Dayton
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Local offices in Dayton
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Utilities · City office
Dayton Water and Sewer Utilities
111 S 1st Street, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for city water or sewer service or ask about your utility account.
- Utility discountEligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities can ask about a discount on city water or sewer bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on daytonwa.com
Local office · City office
Dayton City Hall
111 S 1st Street, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on daytonwa.com
Older adults · County office
Columbia County Senior Center
311 S 4th St, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the Senior Center for local services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbiaco.com
Library · Regional office
Columbia County Rural Library District, Dayton Library
111 S 3rd St, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public programs and resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccrld.org
City of Dayton, Washington website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dayton
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 Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Columbia County
Dayton is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Blue Mountain Action Council
115 S 2nd St, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Food, housing, and community supportAsk about food help, housing support, utility assistance, and other services for people with low incomes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmacww.org
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · County office
Columbia County Public Health
112 N 2nd St, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and support for health needs in the county.
- WICPregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and health referrals.Read more
- Basic Food application helpGet help applying for or renewing food benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacopublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Columbia County District Court
341 E Main Street, Suite 4, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Court information and self-represented resourcesGet court information and links to resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaco.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center / Columbia County
410 E Main St, Suite A, Dayton, WA 99328
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information, referrals, and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on altcwashington.com
Emergency help · County office
Columbia County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind emergency plans and sign up for county emergency alerts.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountywa.gov
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington 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 - 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
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988