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Local offices in Gastonia
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Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Service
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with city utility bills, payment arrangements, and starting, transferring, or ending service.
- Electric bill assistanceEligible residents can apply for monthly credits through the Gastonia Electric Assistance Resource program.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastonianc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing and Community Engagement, Community Development
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Homebuyer assistanceEligible first-time homebuyers can seek help with down payments and homebuyer education.
- Housing rehabilitationEligible homeowners can seek grants to repair major systems in their homes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastonianc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Gastonia Housing Authority
340 W. Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program for eligible households in Gaston County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ghanc.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
109 W. Second Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Recreation programs and community centersResidents can find year-round recreation activities, classes, and community center programs for all ages.
- Senior activitiesOlder adults can find fellowship, recreation, and wellness activities through the city’s senior programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastonianc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Gaston
300 S. Firestone Street, Suite 100A, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Job search and career helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and interviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongovworks.com
State office · State office
Gastonia Driver License Office
2560 W. Franklin Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
NC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Gaston County
Gastonia is in Gaston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Gaston County Social Services Division
330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesAsk about food, cash, health coverage, and other help for people in need.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county Social Services Division.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongov.com
Public health · County office
Gaston County Public Health Division
991 W. Hudson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about public health services and clinic care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongov.com
Public health · County office
Gaston County WIC
991 W. Hudson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition and breastfeeding support if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongov.com
Veterans · County office
Veterans Services of Gaston County
965 Roberts Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans, survivor, burial, and education benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongov.com
Emergency help · County office
Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Services
615 N. Highland Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local emergency planning and sign up for Gaston County emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongov.com
Library · County office
Gaston County Public Library
1555 E. Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, technology, and information services across the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gastongov.com
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina 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
- NC 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