Owensboro
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Local offices in Owensboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Owensboro
2161 East 19th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a voucher to help pay rent if you qualify.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owensborohousing.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Owensboro
3108 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303
Help here
- Job seeker and employment servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, or planning a return to work.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office · State office
Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Office, Owensboro
2620 KY Highway 81, Owensboro, KY 42301
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license or ID card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
State office · State office
Kentucky Department of Revenue, Owensboro Service Center
401 Frederica Street, Building C, Suite 201, Owensboro, KY 42301
Help here
- Taxpayer servicesGet help with Kentucky tax questions and services in person.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on revenue.ky.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Owensboro Parks & Recreation
1530 McJohnson Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation facilities, and programs for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owensboroparks.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Owensboro
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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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
Kentucky Legal Aid
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
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
1700 W 5th St, Owensboro, KY 42301-1952
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Daviess County
Owensboro is in Daviess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Daviess County Attorney Child Support Division
Robert M. Kirtley Judicial Annex, 100 East 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and child and medical support, or enforcing unpaid support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on daviessky.org
State office · State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
3649 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301
Help here
- State benefits applicationsVisit to apply for benefits, submit documents, or get help with an application.Apply online
Checked on 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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Public health · Regional office
Daviess County Community Health Center
1600 Breckenridge Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health center for local public health services and health information.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthdepartment.org
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gradd.com
Emergency help · County office
Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
212 Saint Ann Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet help preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on daviessky.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
- Green River 2-1-1
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