Bennet
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Local offices in Bennet
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Local office · City office
Bennet City Office and City Hall
685 Monroe Street, Bennet, NE 68317
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- City Hall servicesContact the city office for city services, permits, and questions for city government.
- Water and sewer billingStart or manage water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask the city about a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbennet.com
Older adults · Regional office
Bennet Senior Center
American Legion Hall, 970 Monroe Street, Bennet, NE 68317
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can join meals and activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays; call ahead to reserve a meal.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lancaster County
Bennet is in Lancaster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lancaster County Human Services
555 S 10th St, Suite 107, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- General AssistanceApply for county help with basic needs when you have no other way to pay.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
3131 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
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- Public health servicesGet public health information and community health services for Lancaster County residents.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Lincoln Housing Authority
5700 R St, Lincoln, NE 68505
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-based housing or ask about housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on l-housing.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Partners Area Agency on Aging
600 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, case management, meals, and help with benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Lancaster County Veterans Service Office
600 S 70th St, Building 2, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management
1200 Radcliff St, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68512
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information on preparing for local hazards and emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on app.lincoln.ne.gov
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