Madison
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Local offices in Madison
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Local office · City office
City of Madison City Hall
100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall to find the right city department for help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonal.gov
Local office · City office
City of Madison Public Works
240 Palmer Road, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- Street and public works issuesReport potholes, street repairs, damaged signs, or other public works problems.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonal.gov
Older adults · City office
Madison Senior Center
1329 Browns Ferry Road, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- Senior activities and programsFind activities, programs, and food service for older adults at the Senior Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonal.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Madison Parks and Recreation
8324 Madison Pike, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsGet information about city parks, recreation programs, aquatics, and facility schedules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonal.gov
Library · Regional office
Madison Public Library
142 Plaza Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or attend library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hmcpl.org
Utilities · Regional office
Madison Utilities
101 Ray Sanderson Drive, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- Water and wastewater account helpGet help with water or wastewater service, billing, payments, or account information.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonutilities.org
State office · State office
ALEA Madison County Driver License Office
100 Plaza Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the office for driver license services and testing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
City of Madison, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Madison County
Madison is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Madison County Department of Human Resources
2206 Oakwood Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Help here
- Food assistance and family supportApply for food assistance, family support, and related services through the county DHR office.
- Child supportGet information about child support services and case help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Madison County Health Department
301 Max Luther Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35811
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Public health · State office
Madison County Health Department WIC
301 Max Luther Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35811
Help here
- WICApply for WIC food benefits and get nutrition counseling.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Huntsville Housing Authority
200 Washington Street NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Help here
- Public housingApply in person for affordable public housing if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hsvha.org
Older adults · Regional office
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
5075 Research Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Help here
- Aging and disability helpGet help finding aging, disability, and caregiver services for DeKalb County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarcog.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties
3516 Stringfield Road NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about community assistance programs and the service site for your area.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caa-htsval.org
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.
Call 988Text 988