Biddeford
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Local offices in Biddeford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Biddeford General Assistance
205 Main Street, Suite 102, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Emergency help with basic needsEligible Biddeford residents can apply in person for help with basic needs such as rent, food, utilities, and heating fuel.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on biddefordmaine.org
State office · State office
Maine DHHS Biddeford District Office
457 Alfred Road, Biddeford, ME 04005-9447
Help here
- Benefits applications and eligibility helpGet in-person help with eligibility for MaineCare, food assistance, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Biddeford Housing Authority
22 South Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersAsk about affordable housing applications and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Biddeford Sewer Billing
Help here
- Sewer bill questions and refundsContact the city for help with questions about sewer bills and eligible bill refunds.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on biddefordmaine.org
Local office · City office
Biddeford City Hall
205 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for city clerk services, vehicle registration, vital records, taxes, and other city business.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on biddefordmaine.org
State office · State office
AAA Northern New England Biddeford
472 Alfred Street, Suite 102, Biddeford, ME
Help here
- Driver license and state ID renewalsThis AAA location can renew or replace eligible Class C driver licenses and state ID cards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Library · Regional office
McArthur Public Library
270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Library servicesGet books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and take part in programs for children, teens, and adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcarthurlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
J. Richard Martin Community Center and Biddeford Recreation Department
189 Alfred Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Community recreation programsResidents can find recreation programs and activities for children, adults, and older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on biddefordmaine.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Biddeford
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
York County Community Action Corporation
6 Spruce Street, P.O. Box 72, Sanford, ME 04073-2917
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of York County
Biddeford is in York County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Maine DHHS Sanford District Office
890 Main Street, Suite 208, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Benefits applications and eligibilityGet in-person help with applications and eligibility for MaineCare, TANF, and Food Supplement benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www11.maine.gov
Public health · State office
York District Public Health Unit
890 Main Street, Suite 208, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Public health nursingContact public health nurses for public health services and referrals in York County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www11.maine.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
York County Superior Court at the York Judicial Center
515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Court information and legal guidesGet court location and filing information and find guides for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.maine.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services, meals, caregiver support, and health insurance counseling for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services Springvale Field Office
634 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083
Help here
- Veterans benefits and servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans' benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Emergency help · County office
York County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up for countywide emergency alerts or get help with an alert.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountymaine.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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