Hoschton
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Local offices in Hoschton
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Local office · City office
Hoschton City Hall
61 City Square St, Hoschton, GA 30548
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoschton.com
Utilities · City office
Hoschton Utility Billing
61 City Square St, Hoschton, GA 30548
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart water or sewer service, manage your account, or pay a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoschton.com
Local office · City office
Hoschton Community Center
65 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548
Help here
- Community meetings and eventsThe center hosts city meetings and community events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoschton.com
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Northeast Georgia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynega.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Hoschton is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Jackson County DFCS Office
456 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office about food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Jackson County Health Department - Commerce
623 S Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children food support and nutrition services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountygov.com
Public health · Regional office
Jackson County Health Department - Jefferson
341 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountygov.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Jackson County
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for available housing and check which housing programs have open waitlists.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
368 Curtis H. Spence Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet county emergency information, preparedness guidance, and public warning updates.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountygov.com
Veterans · State office
Athens Veterans Field Service Office
9249 U.S. Highway 29, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.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 Northeast Georgia 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