Federal Agency Information

Federal Agency Information

The following are links to federal agencies that relate to our agency and are provided for your convenience.

The U.S. Social Security Administration

Regional Office Address
2921 N Valderas St
Angleton TX 77515-2762

(t) 866-338-2940
(t) 979-848-2177 (TTY)

Contact: Click Here

Applying for Residential Disability Exemptions

Part of the requirements for approving a disabled person’s exemption application is written verification of the individual disability onset date. This written verification must be a current letter from the United States Social Security Administration and must explicitly state the date the individual became disabled, not to be confused with the date the individual began receiving benefits, if applicable.

*all information accessed and obtained from the official SSA website and is property of the United States Social Security Administration. Information is current as of March 15, 2013. 

Social Security Logo. (Obtained from the official SSA website. The SSA logo is property of the United States Social Security Administration)

About the Agency

The  United States Social Security Administration deliver services through a nationwide network of over 1,400 offices that include regional offices, field offices, card centers, tele-service centers, processing centers, hearing offices, the Appeals Council, and its State and territorial partners, the Disability Determination Services. SSA also has a presence in U.S. embassies around the globe. According to SSA, for the public, they are the “face of the government.” The rich diversity of its employees mirrors the public they serve.

Mission Statement
Deliver Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public.


U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Regional Office Address
6900 Almeda Rd
Houston TX 77030-4200

(t) 800-827-1000
(t) 800-829-4833 (TDD)

Contact: Click Here

Applying for Disabled Veteran Exemptions

Part of the requirements for approving a disabled veteran exemption application is written verification of the veterans disability percentage (and other information, depending on the type of exemption for which you are applying). This written verification must be a current letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and must explicitly state the total combined disability rating percentage.

*all information accessed and obtained from the official VA website and is property of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Information is current as of March 15, 2013. 

VA Logo. (Obtained from the official VA website. The VA logo is property of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs)

About the Agency

Mission Statement
To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.

VA Core Values and Characteristics
Core values describe an organization’s culture and character and serve as the foundation for the way individuals in an organization interact with each other and with people outside of the organization. The Department of Veterans Affairs Core Values and Characteristics apply across the entire VA enterprise.


The U.S. Department of Agriculture

Farm Service Agency
(the division of the USDA that relates to our agency)

Regional Office (Rural Development)
711 N Velasco St Ste B
Angleton TX 77515-4448

(t) 979-549-0215 x4
(f) 979-549-0031 

Central Office 

1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington DC 20250-0002

(t) 202-720-2791
(f) varies according to department

Contact: Click Here

*all information accessed and obtained from the official USDA website and is property of the United States Department of Agriculture. Information is current as of March 15, 2013. 

USDA Logo. (Obtained from the official USDA website. The USDA logo is property of the United States Department of Agriculture)

About the Farm Service Agency

Mission
Farm Service Agency is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.

Agency/Internal Vision

A customer-driven agency with a diverse and multi-talented work force, dedicated to achieving an economically and environmentally sound future for American Agriculture.
 
Societal/External Vision

A market-oriented, economically and environmentally sound American agriculture delivering an abundant, safe, and affordable food and fiber supply while sustaining quality agricultural communities.

Values
The foundation of FSA’s mission and vision rests upon the USDA’s long-standing core values of:

  • Strong Ethics
  • Customer Service
  • Team Work
  • Inclusive Decision-Making
  • Fiscal Responsibility

Contact Information

Office of the Chief Appraiser
Mr. Marcel Pierel III RPA, CCA

*voice-mail and e-mail available 24/7