Lancaster
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Local offices in Lancaster
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Local office · City office
Lancaster City Hall
308 West Maple Ave, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and public meetings.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflancasterky.com
Utilities · City office
Lancaster Utilities
308 West Maple Ave, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash service and billingContact Lancaster Utilities to start service, ask about a bill, or pay a water, sewer, or trash bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflancasterky.com
Library · County office
Garrard County Public Library
101 Lexington St, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Library services and resourcesVisit or contact the library to use its books, digital resources, and public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on garrardlibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Garrard County Senior Center
153 Farra Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Senior services and home-delivered mealsContact the center to ask about services and meal delivery for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwbg211.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Lancaster
109 Kinnaird Avenue, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceAsk the Housing Authority about rental assistance through its voucher program.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lancasterha.org
State office · State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
136 Commerce Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Benefits applications and case helpVisit the office to submit benefit paperwork, provide documents, or ask about an application.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Garrard County
Lancaster is in Garrard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Garrard County Health Department
89 Farra Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local health services and clinic programs.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gchealthdept.org
Emergency help · County office
Garrard County Emergency Management Agency and CSEPP
278 Precision Court, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe agency helps residents prepare for disasters and shares local emergency information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garrardcountyky.gov
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
Community action · Nonprofit
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership, Garrard County Office
107 S. Campbell Street, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Community action servicesThe office helps residents connect with community programs and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org
Library · County office
Garrard County Public Library
101 Lexington Street, Lancaster, KY 40444
Help here
- Library resourcesResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and access digital resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garrardlibrary.org
Local office · County office
Garrard County Emergency Medical Service
Help here
- Emergency medical responseCounty EMS provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance care to residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garrardcountyky.gov
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