Poughkeepsie

Local offices in Poughkeepsie

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing authority · City office

  City of Poughkeepsie Section 8 Housing

  1 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Suite 301, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceApply for help paying rent in a private rental home through the city’s Section 8 program.
  Call 845-451-4020DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpoughkeepsie.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

  4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersAsk about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
  Call 845-485-8862DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on poughkeepsiehousingauthority.org

• Utilities · City office

  Water, Sewer & Sanitation Division

  62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and sanitation billsGet help with water, sewer, and sanitation bills, including billing questions and payment options.
  Call 845-451-4071DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpoughkeepsie.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Hudson Valley

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hudsonvalley.org

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • City department helpContact City Hall to find the right city department for help with a local service or question.
  Call 845-451-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpoughkeepsie.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Dutchess Career Center

  191 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career counseling, workshops, and training options.
  Call 845-473-9000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Poughkeepsie Public Library District

  93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse library collections, learning resources, and public programs at the district’s libraries.
  Call 845-485-3445DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on poklib.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Recreation

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsContact Parks & Recreation for information about city parks and recreation programs.
  Call 845-451-4111Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpoughkeepsie.gov

City of Poughkeepsie website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Poughkeepsie

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie is in Dutchess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services

  60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Public assistance and SNAPAsk about SNAP, temporary cash assistance, and emergency aid.
  • Emergency housing and HEAPGet help finding emergency housing or paying heating costs through HEAP.
  • Child care assistanceAsk whether you qualify for help paying for child care.
  • MedicaidGet help with Medicaid coverage through the county office.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 845-486-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Sun River Health WIC, Poughkeepsie

  29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 845-452-6478DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Sun River Health WIC, Beacon

  6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY 12508

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 845-831-7402DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  City of Beacon Housing Authority

  1 Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY 12508

  Help here

  • Public housing and vouchersApply for affordable housing or a housing voucher through the Beacon Housing Authority.
  Call 845-831-1289DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on beaconhousingauthority.org

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211 Hudson Valley

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for local help with food, housing, health, legal, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hudsonvalley.org

• Public health · County office

  Dutchess County Department of Health

  85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 106, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Immunizations and clinical servicesFind county immunization and clinical health services.
  • Environmental healthGet information and help with environmental health concerns, including water quality.
  Call 845-486-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov

Everything in Dutchess County

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