People and practical help
Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Role: outpatient behavioral-health services and psychiatric care; geography: Perry/Taylor County; cost/eligibility: ask about intake, insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, sliding fees, and current costs; emergency limit: clinic hours are limited and it is not a 24/7 emergency department | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Apalachee Center — Taylor County
The center lists Taylor County adult and children's services at 1421 S Old Dixie Highway, Perry, and says inability to pay alone does not rule out care, with fees based on income and family size. Call to confirm the service, intake, hours, and current financial terms.
Role: county public-health services including listed clinic and WIC pathways; geography: Perry/Taylor County; cost/eligibility: varies by service; call to confirm eligibility, appointments, and fees; emergency limit: not emergency medical care | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Florida Department of Health in Taylor County
The county health department lists services and its Perry contact. Ask which clinic or public-health program fits and what documents, appointments, or costs apply.
Role: county contact listed by HUD for housing rehabilitation and down-payment assistance; geography: Taylor County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm current programs, open funding, income/property rules, and intake; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed repair funding | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Taylor County Grants Department — housing assistance inquiries
HUD lists the Taylor County Grants Department for housing rehabilitation and down-payment assistance. Call the county's general number and ask whether a program is currently open, what properties/households qualify, and what application steps apply.
Role: listed energy-assistance and self-sufficiency programs; geography: Taylor County is included on current program page; cost/eligibility: applications depend on open periods, program rules, and available funds; emergency limit: not an emergency utility shutoff guarantee or housing placement | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Suwannee River Economic Council — energy and self-sufficiency assistance
SREC's current program information includes Taylor County for energy-assistance/self-sufficiency services. Ask about application windows, required documents, current funds, and whether your utility or need qualifies. Its current SHIP county list does not include Taylor County.
Role: state application portal for public benefits; geography: Florida residents; cost/eligibility: eligibility is assessed by Florida DCF and depends on each program; emergency limit: not emergency food or medical response | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Florida DCF MyACCESS
Use MyACCESS to apply for programs such as SNAP or Medicaid and to review your case. For immediate food needs, contact 211 or a pantry directly.
Role: food-pantry and food-assistance locator; geography: search Taylor County; cost/eligibility: ask each pantry about requirements and current availability; emergency limit: listings and distribution schedules can change and food is not guaranteed | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Second Harvest of the Big Bend — food finder
Use the food finder to locate current options, then call before traveling to confirm the site is open, distribution time, documents, and household requirements.
Role: local service-unit contact for food, disaster, and other assistance inquiries; geography: Perry/Taylor County; cost/eligibility: ask what services are currently offered and who qualifies; emergency limit: no guaranteed funds, food, or housing placement | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Salvation Army — Perry Service Unit
The Salvation Army lists a Perry service unit. Contact it to ask what assistance is currently available and what requirements apply; do not assume a listed service has open capacity.
Role: community transportation coordinator/provider; geography: FDOT lists Big Bend Transit for Taylor County; cost/eligibility: confirm service area, eligibility, fare, booking, and lead time; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Big Bend Transit — Taylor County rides
FDOT identifies Big Bend Transit as Taylor County's community transportation coordinator. Call to ask whether the trip can be served and what scheduling, eligibility, and payment rules apply.
Role: city water, sewer, natural-gas, and garbage utility information; geography: City service areas; cost/eligibility: verify address coverage, account requirements, pickup zone, and fees with City Hall; emergency limit: not a cleanup, hauling, or hazardous-waste provider | Perry / Taylor County, FL
City of Perry Utilities and Sanitation
The City describes utility services and provides current 2026 pickup schedules. Contact City Hall to confirm whether a specific address is served and ask about current pickup, bulky items, and any charges before setting items out.
Role: building-code and zoning information; geography: City of Perry; cost/eligibility: ask the City about applicable rules and fees for the property; emergency limit: not legal advice, repair funding, or an emergency response | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Perry Community Development
If a safety concern may involve building conditions or code requirements, contact the City's Community Development office to ask what process applies. Describe only the specific concern; a guide listing does not imply an inspection or outcome.
Role: county court-process and clerk-service information; geography: Perry/Taylor County; cost/eligibility: ask about service-specific fees and procedures; emergency limit: not legal advice, representation, or emergency response | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court — Court Services
The Clerk lists civil, family, landlord/tenant, domestic-violence injunction, and other court-service departments. Call to ask which office handles a question and what process or fees apply; for legal advice or representation, consult a qualified legal-aid or private attorney.
Role: local education and Extension programs; geography: Perry/Taylor County; cost/eligibility: ask about program fit, registration, and any fees; emergency limit: not individual clinical, legal, or emergency service | Perry / Taylor County, FL
UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County
UF/IFAS lists its Taylor County office at 203 Forest Park Drive in Perry. Ask about current educational programs and whether a specific home, food, or community question fits its services.
Role: civil legal-aid information and application; geography: Florida; cost/eligibility: service area and eligibility are screened by legal-aid providers; emergency limit: not emergency response or a guarantee of representation | Perry / Taylor County, FL
Florida Law Help
Use the application to ask whether civil legal assistance is available for your issue. Eligibility and service depend on the provider; this is not legal advice by itself.