Candor
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Local offices in Candor
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Candor Office
138 Main Street, Candor, NY 13743
Help here
- Village government servicesContact the village office about village government services and records.Read more
- Water billsGet help with your village water bill or pay it online.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcandorny.org
Local office · County office
Candor Town Hall
101 Owego Road, Candor, NY 13743
Help here
- Town clerk servicesVisit or call the town clerk about town records and clerk services.
- Property tax assessment and exemptionsAsk the town assessor about property assessments and tax exemption applications.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcandorny.gov
Library · Regional office
Candor Free Library
2 Bank Street, Candor, NY 13743
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its digital reading and learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on candorfreelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tioga County
Candor is in Tioga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Tioga County Department of Social Services
1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, and other county social services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing parentage and support orders, collecting payments, or enforcing an order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Tioga County Public Health
1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, nursing services, disease prevention, and help with environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Tioga County Department of Mental Hygiene
1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, assessment, and support for mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Tioga County Veterans' Service Agency
56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Tioga County Office of Emergency Services
103 Corporate Drive, Lower Level, Owego, NY 13827
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency planning and help during a local emergency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Tioga Career Center
1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827
Help here
- Job search helpGet help with job searches, resumes, skills, and career planning.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York 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 - 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
- 211 Susquehanna River Region
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