The Kern County Fire Station 21, at 303 N 10th Street, provides fire protection for the Taft area.

The City of Taft Police Department at 320 Commerce Way provides police services for the residents and businesses of the City of Taft and Kern County Sheriff at 315 N Lincoln Street provide police protection for the rest of the Taft area.

The Kern County courthouse (Superior Court of Kern County) is at 311 Lincoln Street.