Belfast
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Local offices in Belfast
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Belfast General Assistance Office
131 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- General AssistanceEligible Belfast residents can apply for help with basic needs such as food, rent, heat, and utilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbelfast.org
Utilities · City office
City of Belfast Sewer Billing
131 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- Sewer bills and paymentsResidents can ask about sewer bills or pay them at City Hall.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbelfast.org
Utilities · Regional office
Belfast Water District
41 Wight Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- Water bills and paymentsResidents can ask about water service, get help with their water account, or pay a water bill in person.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on belfastwater.org
Older adults · City office
Belfast Senior Center
34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesOlder adults can visit for senior programs and community activities at the Belfast Boathouse.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbelfast.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Belfast Workforce Solutions Center
15 Starrett Drive, Suite F, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- Job and training helpResidents can get career guidance, job search help, and information about training programs by appointment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsme.org
State office · State office
Maine BMV Mobile Unit - Belfast
United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsResidents can visit the monthly walk-up BMV mobile unit for driver license and state ID services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Library · City office
Belfast Free Library
106 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on belfastlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Belfast City Hall
131 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- City Clerk and Tax CollectorVisit City Hall for city clerk services, tax questions, and help with city transactions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbelfast.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Belfast
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
Good Shepherd Food Bank
3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04211
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
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, 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
Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Pkwy, Bath, ME 04530-1515
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Waldo Community Action Partners
PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915-0130
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Waldo County
Belfast is in Waldo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Midcoast Maine Community Action WIC, Belfast Clinic
118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Maine
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or text 211 Maine to find local help with basic needs and services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Waldo County Registry of Probate
103 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Help here
- Probate filingsFile or get information about wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waldocountyme.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Spectrum Generations
One Weston Court, Suite 109, Augusta, ME 04330
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding long-term support and other services if you live in Brunswick or Harpswell.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spectrumgenerations.org
Veterans · State office
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Emergency help · County office
Waldo County Emergency Management Agency
685 Swanlake Ave, Swanville, ME 04915
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster supportGet information about preparing for emergencies and support during a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waldocountyme.gov
Maine programs by kind of help
These are run by Maine 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
- 211 Maine
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.
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