West Lafayette
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Local offices in West Lafayette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Lafayette Housing Authority
2601 Greenbush St., Lafayette, IN 47904
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceApply for rental assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayette.in.gov
Utilities · City office
West Lafayette Finance Department
222 N. Chauncey Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with city wastewater, trash, or recycling bills and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westlafayette.in.gov
Local office · City office
City of West Lafayette
222 N. Chauncey Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city to find the department that can help with a local service or question.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westlafayette.in.gov
Local office · City office
West Lafayette Report It
Help here
- Report a non-emergency city issueReport a local problem, such as a pothole or broken streetlight, and follow its status.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westlafayette.in.gov
Library · Regional office
West Lafayette Public Library
208 W. Columbia St., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections and resources for reading, learning, and research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wlaf.lib.in.us
Parks and recreation · City office
West Lafayette Parks and Recreation
222 N. Chauncey Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, activities, and facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westlafayette.in.gov
City of West Lafayette website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Lafayette
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
Food Finders Food Bank
1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
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
Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc
660 N. 36th Street, P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903-4727
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tippecanoe County
West Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Tippecanoe County Title IV-D Child Support Program
111 N 4th Street, 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can apply for child support services, request a change, or make a payment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tippecanoe.in.gov
State office · State office
Tippecanoe County Division of Family Resources
2200 Elmwood Ave., Suite C-2, Lafayette, IN 47904
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsResidents can apply for Indiana public assistance programs through the local Family Resources office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing authority · City office
Lafayette Housing Authority
20 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can apply for housing assistance and check their application status.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayette.in.gov
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
Tippecanoe County Health Department
1950 S 18th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tippecanoe.in.gov
Veterans · County office
Tippecanoe County Veteran Services
629 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help applying for federal and Indiana VA benefits.
- Transportation to VA medical centersVeterans with scheduled appointments can arrange a ride to the Indianapolis or Danville VA medical centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tippecanoe.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988