Hagerstown
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Local offices in Hagerstown
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Local office · City office
City Hall
1 E. Franklin St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- City information and referralsContact City Hall to find the city department that can help with your question.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hagerstownmd.org
Utilities · City office
Customer & Support Services
32 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Utility bills and service questionsPay city utility bills or ask about electric, water, and sewer service.Apply online
- Utility payment arrangementsContact Customer Service to discuss a payment plan for a city utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hagerstownmd.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Hagerstown Parks & Recreation
351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs, classes, events, and park activities.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hagerstownmd.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing & Community Development
1 E. Franklin St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Housing and community development informationContact the city department for information about its housing and community development services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hagerstownmd.org
Housing authority · Nonprofit
Housing Authority of the City of Hagerstown
35 W. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice VoucherGet information about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hagerstownha.com
State office · State office
Washington County Department of Social Services
122 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about state benefits and family services, including help with food assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Washington County American Job Center
14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career training, and unemployment identity checks.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
State office · State office
MVA - Hagerstown
18306 Col. Henry K. Douglas Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a Maryland driver's license or state identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, research tools, and other library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcolibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Hagerstown is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Washington County Department of Social Services
122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance and get help with benefit questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Washington County
122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and account questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Washington County Health Department
1302 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health Services
925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the department about behavioral health services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org
Public health · County office
Washington County WIC Hagerstown Office
947 North Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for WIC nutrition benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Washington County
213 Otho Holland Drive, Williamsport, MD 21795
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program if you qualify.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hawcmd.org
Maryland programs by kind of help
These are run by Maryland 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 Maryland
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