Hartford

Local offices in Hartford

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Hartford Water and Sewer Utility Billing

  116 East Washington Street, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay your city utility bill or ask about water, sewer, and garbage service.Apply online
  Call 270-298-3612DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hartfordky.org

• Local office · City office

  Hartford City Hall

  116 East Washington Street, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services.
  Call 270-298-3612DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hartfordky.org

• Older adults · County office

  Ohio County Senior Center

  103 Monarch Loop, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • Senior programs and activitiesAdults can attend activities, health workshops, and other programs at the center.
  • Senior transportationAdults age 60 and older can arrange rides to meals, medical visits, and shopping.
  • Home-delivered mealsCall to ask about applying for home-delivered meals for a homebound older adult.
  Call 270-298-4460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohiocounty.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  Ohio County Public Library

  413 Main Street, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and take part in library programs.
  Call 270-298-3790DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ocplibrary.org

• Local office · County office

  Ohio County Community Center

  130 East Washington Street, Suite 106, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • Adult education informationContact the center for information about adult education services.
  Call 270-504-0241DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohiocounty.ky.gov

City of Hartford, Kentucky website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hartford

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Ohio County

Hartford is in Ohio County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Ohio County DCBS Family Support Office

  947 West 7th Street, Beaver Dam, KY 42320

  Help here

  • Food and medical assistanceApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at this state office.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Ohio County Health Center, Green River District Health Department

  1336 Clay Street, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health center.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 270-298-3663DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthdepartment.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ohio County Office of Circuit Court Clerk

  Ohio County Community Center, 130 E. Washington Street, Hartford, KY 42347

  Help here

  • Court information and recordsGet help with court records, court schedules, and court payment options.
  Call 270-298-3671DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Green River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  300 GRADD Way, Owensboro, KY 42301

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging and disability services, including meals, transportation, caregiver support, and long-term care help.Read more
  Call 800-928-9094DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gradd.com

Everything in Ohio County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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