Alma
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Local offices in Alma
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Utilities · City office
Alma City Office
614 Main Street, Alma, NE 68920
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- City Hall servicesContact the city office for help with city services and questions.
- Utility service and billsStart or manage city gas, sewer, water, and trash service, or pay a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on almacity.com
Library · City office
Hoesch Memorial Public Library
1114 W 2nd Street, Alma, NE 68920
Help here
- Library cards and materialsApply for a library card and borrow books and other library materials.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on almacity.com
Older adults · Regional office
Harlan County Senior Center
608 W Main, Alma, NE 68920
Help here
- Senior activities and informationOlder adults can find information, social activities, and programs that support independence.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on agingkearney.org
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office at Harlan County Courthouse
Harlan County Courthouse, 706 W 2nd Street, Alma, NE 68920
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID card at this office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
City of Alma, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harlan County
Alma is in Harlan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Harlan County Veterans Service Office
706 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe county service officer helps veterans and their dependents apply for VA benefits and gather supporting documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harlancounty.ne.gov
Local office · County office
Harlan County Treasurer
706 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920
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- Vehicle titles and registrationResidents can handle vehicle titles, registrations, license plates, and permits at the county treasurer’s office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harlancounty.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Harlan County
706 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at the scheduled local office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Hoesch Memorial Public Library
1114 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use fax and copier services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on almacity.com
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
620 E 25th St, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults can get information, referrals, care management, transportation, meals, and other support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingkearney.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Mid-Nebraska
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- Community assistanceThe agency helps eligible residents find food, housing, utility, transportation, and other support services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum people and children under age five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionmidne.com
Nebraska programs by kind of help
These are run by Nebraska 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
- Nebraska 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