Ridgefield

Local offices in Ridgefield

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Ridgefield Utility Billing

  510 Pioneer Street, Suite B, Ridgefield, WA 98642

  Help here

  • Water bill payments and account helpPay your water bill, manage your account, or ask about payment arrangements if you cannot pay on time.Apply online
  • Utility assistanceAsk the city whether you qualify for help with your utility bill.Apply online
  Call 360-887-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgefieldwa.us

• Library · Regional office

  Ridgefield Community Library

  210 N Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, attend events, or reserve a study or meeting room.
  Call 360-906-4770DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fvrl.org

• Local office · City office

  Ridgefield City Hall

  230 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA 98642

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 360-887-3557DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgefieldwa.us

City of Ridgefield website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ridgefield

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

Offices for all of Clark County

Ridgefield is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Vancouver Child Support Office

  800 NE 136th Ave, Suite 210, Vancouver, WA 98684

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, or changing a child support order.Read more
  Call 360-696-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office · State office

  Columbia River Community Services Office

  800 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits and get help with an application or benefits question.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Sea Mar WIC and Nutrition Program, Vancouver

  2502 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 360-397-8459DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seamar.org

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Vancouver Housing Authority

  2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind income-based housing and housing assistance for eligible Clark County residents.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 360-694-2501DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vhausa.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Clark Office

  201 NE 73rd St, Vancouver, WA 98665

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 360-735-5720DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on helpingelders.org

• Veterans · Nonprofit

  Clark County Veterans Assistance Center

  907 Harney Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98660

  Help here

  • Veterans financial assistanceEligible Clark County veterans can apply for help with urgent needs and housing costs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 360-693-7030DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ccvac.net

Everything in Clark County

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.
• 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
• 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