Atlanta
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Local offices in Atlanta
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Local office · City office
Department of Customer Service / ATL311
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- City service requests and informationAsk about non-emergency city services or report a city issue and track your request.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Human services · City office
City of Atlanta Housing Help Center
2 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Housing resource navigationFind information about renting, buying a home, eviction help, utility assistance, and other housing resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housinghelpcenter.com
Housing authority · City office
Atlanta Housing
230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, housing choice vouchers, and resident support programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantahousing.org
Jobs and training · City office
WorkSource Atlanta
818 Pollard Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
Help here
- Job search and career trainingGet help finding work, planning a career, or accessing job training and youth employment programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Business help · City office
Invest Atlanta
133 Peachtree St NE, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Homebuyer assistanceQualified buyers can apply for help with down payments or closing costs on a home in Atlanta.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on investatlanta.com
Immigrant services · City office
Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs – Welcoming Atlanta
55 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Community navigation and outreachCommunity navigators connect immigrant residents with city services, information, and community resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Local office · City office
Human Relations Commission
55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 1920, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Discrimination complaintsFile a complaint about discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations in Atlanta.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Human services · City office
Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Help resolving city service concernsAsk for help when a city service problem or complaint has not been resolved through the usual channels.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Older adults · City office
Public Works Senior and Disability Services
55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 4700, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Senior solid waste discountsEligible older residents can request discounts on city solid waste and recycling fees.Apply online
- Backyard garbage and recycling serviceEligible older or disabled residents can request backyard pickup if they cannot move waste to the curb.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Department of Parks and Recreation
Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, after-school activities, sports, pools, and programs for seniors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Library · County office
Fulton County Library System
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use library programs, or ask library staff for help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fulcolibrary.org
Utilities · City office
Department of Watershed Management
72 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Water and sewer customer serviceGet help with city water and sewer service, billing, and water or sewer problems.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Local office · City office
Atlanta Department of Transportation
55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 4350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Transportation and pedestrian accessReport a sidewalk or curb ramp problem that makes it hard for people to walk around the city.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atldot.atlantaga.gov
Local office · City office
Department of City Planning Neighborhood Planning Units
55 Trinity Ave, Suite 3350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Neighborhood planning and resident inputFind your Neighborhood Planning Unit and share views on neighborhood plans and city proposals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Emergency help · City office
Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness
55 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for city emergency alerts and find information to prepare for storms and other emergencies.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Municipal Court of Atlanta
150 Garnett St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Municipal court cases and citationsGet information about city traffic, parking, code, and other municipal court cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on court.atlantaga.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, Fulton NW County Office
1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Atlanta Career Center
223 Courtland St NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet in-person help with finding a job, career services, and workforce programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Atlanta Customer Service Center
400 Whitehall St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver's license, permit, or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
MARTA Reduced Fare Office
2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Help here
- Reduced fare transit cardsEligible older adults, people with disabilities, and Medicare recipients can apply for a reduced fare card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on itsmarta.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
Atlanta is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Fulton County Human Services
Help here
- Housing and community supportFind county programs for housing help, home repairs, homelessness support, and fair housing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Public health · County office
Fulton County Board of Health
10 Park Place South SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Public health servicesFind health clinics and services such as immunizations, screenings, and family planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyboh.com
Public health · County office
Fulton County Board of Health WIC
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyboh.com
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Fulton County
4273 Wendell Drive, Atlanta, GA 30336
Help here
- Rental assistanceLearn about rental assistance programs and how to apply for housing support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncda.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Fulton County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
141 Pryor Street, Suite 1031, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet information about county behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
Fulton County Senior Services
141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia 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 - 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
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
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