Oneonta
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Local offices in Oneonta
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Housing help · City office
Housing Authority, City of Oneonta
606 Fairground Avenue, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing for eligible households.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherContact the authority about its Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oneontaha.com
Utilities · City office
Oneonta Utilities
1607 2nd Ave SE, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Water, gas, and sewer service and billsContact the Utilities Board to start or manage water, gas, and sewer service and pay bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oneontautilities.com
Courts and legal help · City office
Oneonta Municipal Court
202 3rd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Traffic and misdemeanor casesVisit the court for traffic cases and non-traffic misdemeanor cases handled by the city.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoneonta.us
Local office · City office
Oneonta City Hall
202 3rd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoneonta.us
Older adults · County office
Oneonta Senior Center
101 1st Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Senior activities and recreationResidents age 60 and older can take part in activities, recreation, and devotions at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoneonta.us
Jobs and training · State office
Oneonta Career Center
728 2nd Ave E, Suite B, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training resources.
- Unemployment insurance informationGet information about unemployment insurance at the career center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office
ALEA Driver License Office, Blount County
1000 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the office for driver license services and testing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · City office
Oneonta Public Library
221 2nd Street South, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oneontapubliclibrary.org
City of Oneonta, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oneonta
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 Blount County
Oneonta is in Blount County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Blount County Department of Human Resources
55 DHR Lane, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Food assistanceGet information about food assistance and apply through the county DHR office.Apply online
- Family and child servicesAsk the county DHR office about family services and help for children.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DHR office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama
E, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency about community services and help available to Blount County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Public health · State office
Blount County Health Department
1001 Lincoln Avenue, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for clinical, environmental, home health, and vital records services.
- WICPregnant people and families with young children can ask about nutrition support and WIC benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
209 Cloverdale Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Blount County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on m4a.org
Veterans · State office
Blount County Veterans Affairs
Community Services Building, 1004 Second Avenue East, Room 13, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with the county veterans service officer for help with veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on va.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988