Bad Axe
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Local offices in Bad Axe
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Local office · City office
City of Bad Axe City Hall
300 E. Huron, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and information.
- Utility billsPay a city utility bill online or contact City Hall for help.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbadaxe.com
Local office · City office
City Treasurer
300 E. Huron, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Property tax billsGet help with city tax bills and payment options.
- Property tax poverty exemptionUse the city form to apply for a poverty exemption from property taxes.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbadaxe.com
Library · Regional office
Bad Axe Area District Library
200 S. Hanselman Street, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and access public library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on badaxelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Wilcox Community Center
650 Whitelam Street, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Community center and parkReserve the community center for a gathering or use the playground, volleyball court, and nature trail.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbadaxe.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
GST Michigan Works! Bad Axe Service Center
614 North Port Crescent St., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, career skills, and training resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gstmiworks.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State Bad Axe Branch Office
33 Patrick Drive, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, state ID, vehicle registration, and title services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Huron County
Bad Axe is in Huron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Huron County Health Department
1142 S. Van Dyke Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, health information, and referrals.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hchd.us
Veterans · County office
Huron County Veterans Affairs
250 E. Huron Ave., Room 101-E, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care enrollment, and burial benefits.
- Veterans medical appointment transportationEligible veterans and families can ask about free rides to VA medical appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Emergency help · County office
Huron County 911 and Emergency Management
250 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the county for non-emergency information about emergency preparedness and public safety.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Huron Behavioral Health
1375 R. Dale Wertz Dr., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact Huron Behavioral Health to ask about local mental health and substance use services.
- 24-hour crisis lineCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on huroncmh.org
Child support · County office
Huron County Friend of the Court
250 E. Huron Ave., Room 211, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payment issues, and support reviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Courts and legal help · County office
52nd Judicial Circuit Court
250 E. Huron Ave., Room 207, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesFind court forms and legal self-help resources, including information for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- Michigan 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