Aurora
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Local offices in Aurora
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Aurora Utility Billing
905 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation serviceApply for city utility service, pay monthly bills, or ask about an installment plan.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aurorane.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Frank M. Farr Senior Center
1205 11th Street, Aurora, NE 68818
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center for information about services and activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aurorane.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Hamilton County
1111 13th Street, Suite 2, Aurora, NE 68818
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit on scheduled office days to apply for or renew a Nebraska driver license or state ID.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Alice M. Farr Library
1603 L Street, Aurora, NE 68818
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its online library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on auroranelibrary.org
Local office · City office
Aurora City Offices
905 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Offices for help with city services, forms, and general questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aurorane.gov
City of Aurora, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Aurora
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc
PO Box 509, Loup City, NE 68853-0509
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hamilton County
Aurora is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health Department WIC Clinic, Aurora
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible families healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DHHS Grand Island Office
208 North Pine Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Economic assistanceResidents can get help applying for food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
- MedicaidResidents can get help with Medicaid applications and coverage questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health Department
1137 South Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health services for residents of Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.ne.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Region 3 Behavioral Health Services
4009 6th Avenue, Suite 65, Kearney, NE 68845
Help here
- Behavioral health services and referralsThe region connects residents with public mental health and substance use services and local providers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on region3.net
Courts and legal help · State office
Hamilton County Court
1111 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818
Help here
- Court forms and self-helpResidents can find court forms, self-help resources, and information about small claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Midland Area Agency on Aging
2727 West 2nd Street, Suite 440, Hastings, NE 68901
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org
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