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Local offices in Columbus
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Local office · City office
City of Columbus City Hall
2500 14th St., Suite 3, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- City customer serviceCall City Hall for help finding the right city department or asking a general city question.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusne.us
Utilities · City office
Water Billing
2500 14th St., Suite 3, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Water and sewer billing and serviceGet help with water or sewer bills, starting or stopping service, and account changes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusne.us
Library · City office
Columbus Public Library
2500 14th St., Suite 2, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and join library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusne.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
2500 14th St., Suite 3, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs and get help with park, shelter, and athletic facility rentals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusne.us
Older adults · City office
Columbus Senior Center
3111 19th St., Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesFind programs and activities that support the health and independence of adults age 60 and older.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusne.us
Housing authority · City office
Columbus Nebraska Housing Authority
2554 40th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about income-based housing for older adults, people with disabilities, and eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusha.com
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Columbus Office
2365 39th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Economic assistance and benefitsVisit or contact the office for information about state benefits, food assistance, Medicaid, and energy assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Nebraska Department of Labor, Columbus Job Center
3100 23rd St., Suite 22, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Job search and unemployment assistanceGet help with job services and unemployment questions at the Columbus Job Center.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.nebraska.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Platte County
Courthouse, 2610 14th St., Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Help finding local supportCall 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
City of Columbus, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Platte County
Columbus is in Platte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Platte County Veterans’ Service Office
Platte County Courthouse, 2610 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for county, state, and federal veterans benefits and filing claims.
- Veterans transportationEligible Platte County veterans can arrange rides to appointments at Nebraska VA hospitals and clinics.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plattecounty.ne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Platte County Emergency Management
Platte County Courthouse, 2610 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and informationGet local information to prepare for hazards and emergencies affecting Platte County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plattecounty.ne.gov
Child support · County office
Platte County Attorney’s Office Child Support Division
Platte County Courthouse, 2610 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Child support case servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child support and medical support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plattecounty.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
East-Central District Health Department
4321 41st Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Public health servicesFind local public health programs and services for residents of Platte County.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecdhd.ne.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Columbus Nebraska Housing Authority
2554 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about affordable housing programs and rental assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusha.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action, Central Nebraska
3286 53rd Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help with food, housing, rent, utilities, and other urgent needs.
- Head Start and early learningFind early learning and family programs available to eligible Platte County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralnebraskacap.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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988