Georgetown
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Local offices in Georgetown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
100 Technology Court, Suite A, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and other public assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing authority · City office
Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
117 N Water Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Affordable housing and homelessness prevention informationContact the city for information about local affordable housing and homelessness prevention resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on georgetownky.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Georgetown Housing Authority
139 Scroggin Park, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing choice voucher applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gtownha.org
Utilities · City office
Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service
1000 W Main Street, Suite 1, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingVisit or call GMWSS to start water or sewer service, ask about a bill, or report a service problem.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior water and sewer bill discountEligible customers age 65 or older can ask GMWSS about the water and sewer bill discount.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gmwss.com
Local office · City office
Georgetown City Hall
100 N Court Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall City Hall for general questions or to find the right city department.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on georgetownky.gov
Local office · City office
Georgetown Public Works
235 W Yusen Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Public works service requestsCall Public Works with questions about city streets, leaves, brush removal, storm drains, or city property upkeep.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on georgetownky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Georgetown
100 Technology Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the career center for help finding a job, training, and reemployment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Scott County Public Library
104 S Bradford Lane, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, or attend library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottpublib.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation
140 Pavilion Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and Pavilion activitiesContact Parks and Recreation about local parks, recreation programs, and activities at the Pavilion.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gscparks.com
City of Georgetown, Kentucky website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Georgetown
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
Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.
2201 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
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 Aid of the Bluegrass
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
Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, Inc.
111 Professional Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601-8189
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Scott County
Georgetown is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Nonprofit
Kentucky 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership, Scott County Office
751 Slone Drive, #10, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the office to ask about local community assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org
Public health · Regional office
WEDCO District Health Department, Scott County Health Center
300 East Washington Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wedcohealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about regional aging services and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Georgetown-Scott County Emergency Management Agency
2200 Cincinnati Rd, Georgetown, KY
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergency plans, disaster response, and safety alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottky.gov
Library · County office
Scott County Public Library
104 South Bradford Lane, Georgetown, KY 40324
Help here
- Library materials and informationUse library materials, programs, and information for school, work, and daily life.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottpublib.org
Kentucky programs by kind of help
These are run by Kentucky 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
- Kentucky 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