Ocean City
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Local offices in Ocean City
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Local office · City office
Town of Ocean City City Hall
301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- General city helpContact City Hall for help finding town services and offices.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oceancitymd.gov
Utilities · City office
Ocean City Finance Department, Utility Billing
301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, account questions, and payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oceancitymd.gov
Library · Regional office
Ocean City Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the Ocean City branch for library services and community information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on worcesterlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Ocean City Recreation and Parks
200 125th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- Senior Center and recreation programsAsk Recreation and Parks about senior center programs and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oceancitymd.gov
State office · State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Worcester County MVA Bus
66th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesCheck the MVA schedule for in-person driver and vehicle services on its Worcester County bus.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Town of Ocean City, Maryland website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Worcester County
Ocean City is in Worcester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Worcester County Department of Social Services
299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for public benefits and get help with family support services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worcesterhealth.org
Emergency help · County office
Worcester County Emergency Services
1 W. Market St., Room 1002, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Emergency management informationGet information about county emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worcestermd.gov
Library · County office
Worcester County Library
307 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Library servicesGet library materials, information, and help using library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worcesterlibrary.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Worcester County Law Library
1 West Market Street, Courthouse Room 228, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Legal researchUse legal research materials and ask court staff for basic assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Worcester Family Law Self Help Center
One West Market Street, Room 101, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court options and completing court forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
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
- Maryland 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