Fort Payne
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Local offices in Fort Payne
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, DeKalb County Office
2301 Briarwood Avenue South, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for information about applying for food assistance.
- Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family services and TANF or JOBS information.
- Child supportContact the office for child support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Fort Payne Housing Authority
203 13th Street NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing opportunities and assistance through the housing authority.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortpayneha.org
Utilities · Regional office
Water Works Board of the City of Fort Payne
153 20th Street NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Water service and billingStart or manage water service, ask about your bill, or get help paying it.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortpaynewater.com
Utilities · Regional office
Fort Payne Improvement Authority
406 3rd Street SE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Electric serviceContact the authority about electric service or a power outage.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fpia.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Wills Valley Recreation Center
4220 Godfrey Avenue NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Recreation and senior activitiesOlder adults can join senior activities, and residents can use the center's fitness facilities and classes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortpayne.org
Jobs and training · State office
Fort Payne Career Center
2100 Jordan Road SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968
Help here
- Job and career servicesVisit for job search help, career training, veterans' services, or unemployment insurance information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office · State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, DeKalb County
1209 Forest Avenue North, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for driver license services and testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Local office · City office
Fort Payne City Hall
100 Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortpayne.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Payne
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
Food Bank of North Alabama
225 Finney Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
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 Services Alabama, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of DeKalb County
Fort Payne is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
DeKalb County WIC
2401 Calvin Drive Southwest, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama
1481 McCurdy Avenue South, Rainsville, AL 35986
Help here
- Utility assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying a primary heating bill.Apply online
- Direct aid programsDepending on available funds, families may apply for help with rent, food, fuel, transportation, or prescriptions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Public health · State office
DeKalb County Health Department
2401 Calvin Drive Southwest, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health, housing, food, and other support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alabamawebsiteprod.azurewebsites.net
Courts and legal help · County office
DeKalb County Circuit Clerk
300 Grand Avenue South, Suite 200, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court information, forms, and procedural instructions from the Circuit Clerk.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalb.alacourt.gov
Human services · State office
DeKalb County Department of Human Resources
2301 Briarwood Ave South, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family and child services.
- Food assistanceContact the office for information about food assistance.
- Child supportContact the office for child support services.
- TANF and JOBSContact the office for information about TANF and JOBS assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama 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 - 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
- 211 Connects Alabama
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.
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