Carmel
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Local offices in Carmel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Carmel Utilities
30 W Main Street, Suite 220, Carmel, IN 46032
Help here
- Water and sewer billing and serviceGet help with utility bills, payments, or starting and stopping water service.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carmelutilities.com
Local office · City office
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Help here
- City information and resident servicesContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carmel.in.gov
Local office · City office
Carmel 311
Help here
- Non-emergency service requestsReport a non-emergency issue and follow the status of your service request.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carmel.in.gov
State office · State office
Carmel BMV Branch
271 Merchants Square Drive, Suite A-100, Carmel, IN 46032
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licensing and other Bureau of Motor Vehicles services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Carmel Clay Public Library
425 E Main St., Carmel, IN 46032
Help here
- Library cards, materials, and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or find a library program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carmelclaylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN 46032
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation programs, camps, and activities for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carmelclayparks.com
City of Carmel, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carmel
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
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
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
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
3266 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hamilton County
Carmel is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Hamilton County Child Support Division
County Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square, Noblesville, IN 46060
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and related case questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncounty.in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Noblesville office
1105 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
Help here
- Family and social servicesContact the local FSSA office for help with state family and social service programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Noblesville Housing Authority
320 Kings Lane, Noblesville, IN 46060
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program when applications are open.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gonha.org
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Hamilton County Health Department
18030 Foundation Drive, Suite A, Noblesville, IN 46060
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, certificates, and public health services from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncounty.in.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Hamilton County Legal Self-Help Center
1 Hamilton County Square, Room 303, Noblesville, IN 46060
Help here
- Court forms and filing helpGet help choosing and completing some court forms and filing civil cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncounty.in.gov
Indiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Indiana 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
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988