Racine
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Local offices in Racine
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Housing help · City office
City of Racine Housing Division
730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- City housing and community development programsGet information about city housing programs, fair housing, and housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofracinewi.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Racine County
837 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersApply for rental assistance or get help with an existing housing voucher.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rcha.org
Utilities · City office
Racine Water & Wastewater Utilities
City Hall, Room 103, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Water and sewer bill paymentsPay your water and sewer bill or ask for help with billing questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofracinewi.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
IMPACT 2-1-1 Racine County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, child care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayracine.org
Local office · City office
Customer Service, City Clerk & Treasurer
730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- City customer serviceCall or visit for help finding the right city office or reporting a concern.
- City Clerk and Treasurer servicesGet help with city permits, public records, elections, and city payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofracinewi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Racine County Job Center
1717 Taylor Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Job search and workforce assistanceVisit the job center for help finding work and using job search resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsinjobcenter.org
Library · City office
Racine Public Library
75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on racinelibrary.info
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
800 Center Street, Room 127, Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesRegister for city sports, recreation programs, and special events.
- Senior recreationJoin city recreation activities for older adults at community centers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofracinewi.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Racine
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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
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
Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency, Inc.
2113 N Wisconsin St, Racine, WI 53402-4774
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Racine County
Racine is in Racine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Racine County Human Services Department
1717 Taylor Ave., Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Economic supportGet help applying for FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Family and youth servicesGet help with child welfare, family support, and youth services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on racinecounty.gov
Child support · County office
Racine County Child Support Services
1717 Taylor Ave., Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child support and medical support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on racinecounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Health and Nutrition Service of Racine, Inc.
2316 Rapids Dr., Racine, WI 53404
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition support and WIC food benefits if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hnsracine.com
Public health · County office
Racine County Public Health Division
9531 Rayne Rd., Suite V, Sturtevant, WI 53177
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, and help with community health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on racinecounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Racine County Behavioral Health Services
1717 Taylor Ave., Racine, WI 53403
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet connected to mental health and substance use assessments, counseling, and crisis help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on racinecounty.gov
Local office · Regional office
IMPACT 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Wisconsin programs by kind of help
These are run by Wisconsin 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
- IMPACT 2-1-1 Racine County
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