Howell
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Local offices in Howell
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Local office · City office
City of Howell City Hall
611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhowell.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Howell Utility Billing
611 E. Grand River Ave., 2nd Floor, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay a water or sewer bill or ask for help with utility billing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhowell.gov
Library · Regional office
Howell Carnegie District Library
314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, public computers, research help, and learning programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on howelllibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Howell Senior Center
1661 N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Senior programs and supportAdults age 50 and older can find social, recreation, health, and educational programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on howellrecreation.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Southeast Livingston Service Center
1200 Byron Rd., Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mwse.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State Howell Branch
1448 Lawson Dr., Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle transactions, including licenses and state ID services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Human services · Regional office
Central Michigan 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centralmichigan211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Livingston County
Howell is in Livingston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Livingston County Health Department
2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health education, and help with other public health needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Livingston County WIC
2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Livingston County Veteran Services
1420 Lawson Dr, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help finding and applying for benefits and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Livingston County Emergency Management
1911 Tooley Road, Howell, MI 48855
Help here
- Emergency preparedness information and alertsGet county emergency preparedness information and sign up for local alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Livingston County Courts
204 S Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Court self-help and legal resourcesFind free or low-cost resources to help understand court matters and prepare for next steps.
- Child support court mattersGet information about child support cases handled by the county courts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Livingston County
2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 1, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Food, health, cash, child care, and utility assistanceApply for state benefits or get help with an existing benefits case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet information and help with state child support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
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
- Central Michigan 2-1-1
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